On The Privacy Of Cloud Computing

Abstract

Cloud computing is a model for providing on-demand access to computing service via the Internet.  In this instance, the Internet is the transport mechanism between a client and a server located somewhere in cyberspace, as compared to having computer applications residing on an “on premises” computer.  Adoption of cloud computing practically eliminates two ongoing problems in IT service provisioning: the upfront costs of acquiring computational resources and the time delay of building and deploying software applications.  The technology is not without a downside, which in this case is the privacy of business and personal information.  This paper provides a conspectus of the major issues in cloud computing privacy and should be regarded as an introductory paper on this important topic.