PERCEPTIONS OF CLOUD STORAGE PRIVACY AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Abstract

Cloud storage platforms are rapidly becoming a more efficient and affordable alternative for traditional storage devices at institutions of higher education. It is now common practice for institutions to provide students with access to a cloud storage provider because of its collaborative and scalable nature. With the growth of cloud storage provider usage comes the challenge of how to manage the security risks and mitigate student privacy concerns associated with these services. This paper outlines a research framework to determine student perceptions of privacy associated with cloud storage usage and whether there are statistically significant differences in privacy concerns among various student demographics. This information will help universities develop appropriate security and privacy training for a diverse student population.