Legal Challenges and the Cloud

In this chapter, you’ll gain an understanding of the legal requirements and unique risks associated with the cloud environment. You’ll explore how conflicting international legislation impacts cloud operations and grasp the important legal frameworks and guidelines governing the industry. Additionally, you’ll learn about eDiscovery considerations, integrating standards such as the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 27050 and guidance from the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), along with forensic requirements. You’ll differentiate between two crucial roles: data owner/controller and data custodian/processor. Furthermore, you’ll learn about the impact of the cloud on risk management and study topics such as outsourcing and designing contracts for cloud services.

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to confidently answer questions on the following...