ResearchAchieving Data Privacy in the Cloud For businesses, privacy is a concern but not necessarily a barrier when it comes to adopting cloud computing. Newly released Microsoft-sponsored research from Denmark, Finland, Germany, Norway, Sweden, and the United States examines how business decision makers in small- and medium-sized organizations regard privacy, and how it affects their cloud purchasing decisions.  Download the full reports: > United States report > Germany report > Nordic region report > Detailed survey data (all regions) | ResourcesPrivacy in the Cloud: Office 365 Microsoft built its Office 365 online productivity service from the ground up with a "privacy by design" emphasis on strong data protection. Visit the Office 365 Trust Center to learn more about these innovative principles. PDF Privacy in the Cloud Read about the evolution of cloud computing and how Microsoft is addressing privacy in this realm. XPS | PDF A Guide to Data Governance for Privacy, Compliance and Confidentiality Part 5: Moving to Cloud Computing Learn how data governance challenges change when organizations choose to use cloud-based services. XPS | PDF Cloud Computing and Your Privacy Before you share personal information using an online service, make sure the provider has a clear privacy policy and the tools to back it up. PDF Choosing a Cloud Computing Services Provider: Data Privacy and Security Questions for IT Professionals Protecting the privacy of your organizational and customer data should be a key factor when evaluating vendors of cloud computing services. PDF | Related LinksCloud Computing for Government Cloud Computing for Education Business Productivity Online Suite for Government Office 365 Website Windows Azure Platform Website |