CHAPTER 8: OTHER LEGAL AND TECHNICAL IMPLICATIONS FOR CLOUD CONTRACTS

We have already discussed the requirements for a contract between a data controller and a data processor, as well as the contractual implications when Cloud processors are based outside the EEA. This chapter looks briefly at other legal and technical issues with data protection implications.

Naturally, while security is important, ensuring that the data is available when required is also a crucial point. Problems could arise from:

Loss of service:

image At the provider’s end, if their system goes down; or

At the customer’s end, if the Internet connection is impaired.

Possible ...

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