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Research

Achieving 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.

Impact of cloud provider's privacy policies

Download the full reports:

> United States report

> Germany report

> Nordic region report

> Detailed survey data (all regions)

Resources

Privacy 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 Links

Cloud Computing for Government

Cloud Computing for Education

Business Productivity Online Suite for Government

Office 365 Website

Windows Azure Platform Website

Videos

Privacy by Design video

Privacy by Design: Part 1 (2:56)
Part 2 (2:35)

Cloud Computing Best Practices for Government Agencies video

Cloud Computing Best Practices for Government Agencies (3:39)