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There are certain important criteria to take into account when evaluating cloud storage platforms. The Internet is a global sphere. Intellectual property and privacy laws are national or regional. You need to familiarize yourself with what each service provider is proposing in exchange of their services. We've selected storage space that are free of charge for individuals. Compare them and select the one that suits your needs the best.

Here are some elements to take into consideration:

• What is the country where your data is stored)? or Where is the datacenter physically established?
• What are established laws of the country where your data is stored and how do they impact your intellectual property rights?
  • What are their service level agreements (SLAs)?
• What are the platform's security measures?

  • Do they have intrusion detection systems?

  • Is the data center protected by a multi-factor authentication?

  • What type of monitoring and response team do they have, and is the platform monitored at all time?

  • Will the data be encrypted?

  • Will the data always be secured and available?

  • What certifications for security and compliance do they have?

Source: find a book on security and cloud storage