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Cloud Computing: Technological Innovation, Security Threat or Both?

Posted: November 30th, 2010
By: Michael Rutledge
Category: Technology Corner

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Cloud Computing: Technological Innovation, Security Threat or Both?

Legal issues resulting from cloud computing are becoming more common as organizations increasingly use these services. Most recently, Wikileaks has turned to cloud computing in an attempt to navigate a distributed denial of service attack meant to prevent the organization from uploading thousands of sensitive US diplomatic communications. 

A cornucopia of legal questions arise from the expanding use of cloud computing, including who is responsible for the content. In the case of Wikileaks, Amazon owns the service, but because it is hosted by a French company Amazon has stayed clear of US government criticism. 

Technology guru Joseph Bambara, who has filmed several Lawline.com courses on a variety of tech issues, has a brand new course addressing the legal questions surrounding the growing technological atmosphere. He discusses how privacy rights, liability, and current legislation all relate to cloud computing. With Bambara’s expertise and presentation skills his course is a must see for any attorney interested or practicing in this area. 

 
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