Records management and cloud computing Records Services LRC meeting September 2012
What is cloud computing? Resources or services offered via a network (usually the web) Can operate at different levels eg: IaaS SaaS PaaS Private, community and public clouds Cloud examples include: Terremark (IaaS) Microsoft Azure (PaaS) Google Apps (SaaS)
Cloud computing risks Privacy Control Security Access Hosting location Viability of service Sustainability over time Making an elegant exit
Cloud at UoM Evolving guidance from regulatory authorities – Privacy Commissioner, Public Record Office Victoria, Australasian Digital Recordkeeping Initiative Dropbox policy 2010 and Cloud computing draft guidelines Role of Information Security Management Committee Nectar – research cloud
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