Due to numerous benefits, usage of cloud computing is rapidly growing. Cloud computing customers are mainly enterprises because of flexibility of the service, which facilitates work, saving on manpower, computing equipment and software, while the obligation for maintenance and constant updating is on the provider. It is a matter of concern that with the transition to cloud the customer loses control over data in the cloud. Data protection is the key issue regarding cloud computing. Furthermore, legal questions arise related to the distribution of liabilities between a provider and a customer.
Master’s thesis initially describes a cloud computing contract, its features and characteristics of the service. Afterwards, risks for data security are present, with finding possible solution and addressing the liability for data protection in the cloud. The theoretical element of the master’ thesis is supported by analysis of terms and conditions of cloud computing contracts, which covers three most popular public clouds. Special attention is given to personal data protection with a short presentation of General Data Protection Regulation and analysis of terms and conditions from this point of view.
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