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The efficiencies and technological benefits of cloud computing are widely known, but how can lawyers best help their clients to navigate the potential technical and privacy risks?
Cloud computing is widely used by both lawyers and their clients to reduce costs whilst maximising IT scalability and capability. However, there are many issues and risks to consider when using cloud service providers to host data.
This course discusses the benefits and potential risks of cloud computing, as well as practical strategies to mitigate these risks. The course covers:
- What is cloud computing and what are its benefits
- Identifying and mitigating potential technical and privacy risks
- Navigating critical legal and contractual issues
- Managing transborder data flows to key jurisdictions including Europe, USA and India
Published: September 2023
Meet the expert
![LawCPD author: Gordon Hughes AM](https://staging-lawcpd.org/media/catalog/product/cache/e57e21614ca20a24a792003cd2cd105b/g/o/gordon_hughes_square.jpg)
Dr Hughes is a principal lawyer in Davies Collison Cave’s Litigation and Commercialisation practice. He is a renowned expert in the areas of intellectual property commercialisation, information technology law, eCommerce and data protection.
Reviews
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Great Overview of Cloud ComputingGreat and helpful comparison of data privacy laws in respect to Cloud Computing.
A. Zainal, SolicitorDecoding the Cloud: Legal Issues in Cloud Computing The efficiencies and technological benefits of cloud computing are widely known, but how can lawyers best help their clients to navigate the potential technical and privacy risks?LawCPD -
This course has answered all my questions regarding cloud computingVery comprehensive and the best description of Schrems I & II decisions I have ever read.V. Seah, SolicitorDecoding the Cloud: Legal Issues in Cloud Computing The efficiencies and technological benefits of cloud computing are widely known, but how can lawyers best help their clients to navigate the potential technical and privacy risks?LawCPD
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Good level of breadth and detail.Covers the range of issues involved and links them together.
S. Fifield, SolicitorDecoding the Cloud: Legal Issues in Cloud Computing The efficiencies and technological benefits of cloud computing are widely known, but how can lawyers best help their clients to navigate the potential technical and privacy risks?LawCPD -
Extremely comprehensiveSo much to learn about Cloud Computing.
L. McNamara, SolicitorDecoding the Cloud: Legal Issues in Cloud Computing The efficiencies and technological benefits of cloud computing are widely known, but how can lawyers best help their clients to navigate the potential technical and privacy risks?LawCPD -
ComprehensiveThis course is very practical and comprehensive.
A. Meldrum, SolicitorDecoding the Cloud: Legal Issues in Cloud Computing The efficiencies and technological benefits of cloud computing are widely known, but how can lawyers best help their clients to navigate the potential technical and privacy risks?LawCPD -
This is a great courseOverall an excellent course
N. Blycha, SolicitorDecoding the Cloud: Legal Issues in Cloud Computing The efficiencies and technological benefits of cloud computing are widely known, but how can lawyers best help their clients to navigate the potential technical and privacy risks?LawCPD -
Interesting introduction to topicThis course provided good content covering all issues in a practical manner.
M. Hornby, SolicitorDecoding the Cloud: Legal Issues in Cloud Computing The efficiencies and technological benefits of cloud computing are widely known, but how can lawyers best help their clients to navigate the potential technical and privacy risks?LawCPD -
Valuable authoritative information about an important areaThe course content was instructive.
G. Varley, SolicitorDecoding the Cloud: Legal Issues in Cloud Computing The efficiencies and technological benefits of cloud computing are widely known, but how can lawyers best help their clients to navigate the potential technical and privacy risks?LawCPD -
Great courseEasy to follow
G. Mcelvenny, SolicitorDecoding the Cloud: Legal Issues in Cloud Computing The efficiencies and technological benefits of cloud computing are widely known, but how can lawyers best help their clients to navigate the potential technical and privacy risks?LawCPD -
Excellent course.Excellent coverage of key legal issues regarding cloud computing.
A. Alysandratos, SolicitorDecoding the Cloud: Legal Issues in Cloud Computing The efficiencies and technological benefits of cloud computing are widely known, but how can lawyers best help their clients to navigate the potential technical and privacy risks?LawCPD -
Content very instructive.I am not familiar with this area of law and found this course had good clear content.
C. Barber, SolicitorDecoding the Cloud: Legal Issues in Cloud Computing The efficiencies and technological benefits of cloud computing are widely known, but how can lawyers best help their clients to navigate the potential technical and privacy risks?LawCPD -
Good CourseThe Course was easy to follow and the content was instructive.
K. Hill, SolicitorDecoding the Cloud: Legal Issues in Cloud Computing The efficiencies and technological benefits of cloud computing are widely known, but how can lawyers best help their clients to navigate the potential technical and privacy risks?LawCPD