How to Ensure Privacy in the Cloud -- Data Management Practices for Cloud Providers

The adoption of cloud services by enterprises is growing at a staggering rate. But businesses still inherently fear turning over their customers’ data to a third party online service provider, putting an immense amount of scrutiny into providers’ data management practices. Whereas many Cloud providers have good data management practices in place, most still find it difficult and time consuming to navigate the hurdles created by their customers’ uncertainty. The result is that proving sound online data management practices becomes an unnecessary barrier to sale. This session will provide insight into: - Best practices in data management and data sharing - How to ensure the protection of personally identifiable information - The importance of appropriate disclosure of privacy practices and how failure to do so can impact an organization - How to establish a trusting relationship with your customers and prospects upfront We will also look real life case studies of Cloud providers that have used their data and privacy practices to differentiate their services, establish stronger customer relationships and increase adoption of their platforms.

- by Chris Babel