Unit 6:Legal Issues in Cloud Computing -Question Bank

 Unit 6:Legal Issues in Cloud Computing -Question Bank

1. What is the significant challenge in cloud computing?

2. How does cloud computing differ from traditional outsourcing and the application service provider (ASP) model?

3. What are some essential characteristics of cloud computing, as defined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)?

4. What are the five essential characteristics, three service models, and four deployment models of cloud computing as mentioned in the chapter?

5. What are some of the legal issues that arise in cloud computing, especially concerning data privacy, data security, and jurisdictional matters?

6. How does cloud computing enable businesses to manage costs and focus on core competencies, and what are the potential legal implications of this shift?

7. How do cloud providers and customers address contracting models, risk profiles, and liability limits in cloud computing agreements?

8. What are the complexities associated with the geographical diversity of data in cloud service offerings, and how does it impact jurisdictional matters?

9. What legal considerations arise when a cloud provider is acquired, files for bankruptcy, or ceases to do business with its customers?

10. How does cloud computing raise interesting legal issues for both cloud providers and customers?

11. How is cloud computing different from traditional outsourcing and the provision of application services in terms of service models, pricing, scalability, and data location?

12. How does virtualization contribute to the complexity of legal issues in cloud computing?

13. What are the primary objectives of cloud computing for businesses, and how do cloud providers offer their services?

14. How does cloud computing handle performance economies and the geographic dispersion of data centers?

15. What role does the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) play in defining cloud computing, and what is their definition of cloud computing?

16. What is a data breach, and why is it significant for both cloud providers and users of cloud services?

17. How do data breach notification requirements vary in the United States, and how do they impact cloud providers and users?

18. What is the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLB), and how does it affect cloud providers handling personal information of financial institution customers?

19. What role does the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) play in safeguarding consumer information, and what are the implications for cloud providers under the Safeguards Rule and Red Flags Rule?

20. How does the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act) impact cloud providers handling health records?

21. What are the implications of the USA PATRIOT Act for cloud providers in terms of data privacy and disclosure to the U.S. government?

22. What is the European Union Data Privacy Directive, and how does it affect cloud providers operating within the EU or processing data of EU residents?

23. How can cloud providers ensure compliance with the European Union Data Privacy Directive when dealing with personal data of EU residents?

24. How do other countries, such as Canada and Australia, handle data privacy, and what are the relevant regulations for cloud providers operating in those countries?

25. What principles do Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Australia's Privacy Act contain, and how do they affect cloud providers' contractual arrangements and data handling practices?

26. How do the Information Privacy Principles and National Privacy Principles of Australia impact cloud providers' collection and handling of personal data?

27. What should cloud providers and users consider when dealing with data privacy and security in the context of international data transfers and varying data protection laws in different countries?

28. What are the differences between licensing agreements and service agreements in the context of cloud computing, and why are service agreements more suitable for cloud arrangements?

29. What are on-line agreements and standard contracts in cloud computing, and how do they differ in terms of negotiation and enforceability?

30. Why is it important for cloud users to thoroughly review and understand the privacy policies of cloud providers? What information can be found in privacy policies that may impact the decision to choose a particular cloud provider?

31. How does risk allocation and limitations of liability play a role in cloud contracting models? How do cloud providers and cloud users negotiate risk and liability responsibilities in their contracts?

32. How might the contractual terms and risk allocation differ between click wrap agreements (on-line agreements) and standard contracts in cloud computing? What factors may influence the choice of contracting model for cloud services?

33. How can cloud providers mitigate contractual risk and liability while still meeting the performance obligations required by cloud users, especially in mission-critical deployments?

34. How can cloud providers ensure that their privacy policies are in compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and how does the FTC review privacy policies as part of its enforcement actions?

35. What factors may drive cloud users to opt for negotiated agreements with cloud providers rather than accepting click wrap agreements? How can negotiated agreements provide more tailored protections and risk allocation for cloud users' specific needs?

36. How does the move towards larger companies and mission-critical applications in the cloud impact the use of negotiated agreements versus click wrap agreements in the future?

37. In the context of data privacy and security, how can cloud users use the terms and conditions of service agreements and privacy policies to assess the level of protection offered by a cloud provider before making a decision?

38. How does virtualization work in a cloud computing environment, and what benefits does it offer to cloud providers and users?

39. What is multi-tenancy in cloud computing, and what are the potential risks and issues associated with this model for cloud users?