Yesterday, while discussing backups, someone said end users should basically trust the cloud. This is why it is a bad idea.
The risk is data loss, irrespective if it is because of hardware failure or because of cloud failure connected to overzealous legal enforcement, algorithm decision making failure,or service deprecation.
Part of the risk equation is how big the chance is, and I would really love to see the numbers of hardware faulure vs cloud failure.
Another part is impact. Hardware loss might be recoverable via specific services. Cloud failure, basically you're on your own, and they might revoke access to your email a.k.a. digital identity certificate, or even sick the copyright cartel on you, worst case ending in a police visit taking out the other backups.
The risk is data loss, irrespective if it is because of hardware failure or because of cloud failure connected to overzealous legal enforcement, algorithm decision making failure,or service deprecation.
Part of the risk equation is how big the chance is, and I would really love to see the numbers of hardware faulure vs cloud failure.
Another part is impact. Hardware loss might be recoverable via specific services. Cloud failure, basically you're on your own, and they might revoke access to your email a.k.a. digital identity certificate, or even sick the copyright cartel on you, worst case ending in a police visit taking out the other backups.