# cloud computing, sensitive data and data protection

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2011/01/18/cloud-computing-sensitive-data-and-data-protection/
- Published: 2011-01-18T16:46:27+00:00
- Author: Finbar Cullen

The latest edition of Information Age includes an article on cloud computing. It
refers to a recent report by The European Union’s European Network and Information
Security Agency (ENISA). Apparently the report warns that complex data regulations
mean that cloud computing services are unsuitable for government use (if they process
sensitive data).

Charities need to have permission before processing sensitive data. However, I think
that any that do process sensitive data must surely be wary of using cloud computing
services, where data is hosted by another organisation.

For guidance on sensitive data and data protection generally, see the download available
from the Researchers in Fundraising page of the Institute of Fundraising website.
http://digbig.com/5bdfhh

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