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Cloud Storage

Data Management

Secure Storage Cloud Encryption Data Residency Cloud Provider

Saving your files on someone else’s servers.

Definition

Cloud storage lets you store files on remote servers and access them from anywhere.

In plain English Saving your files on someone else’s servers.

Why this matters

Why it matters: Your privacy depends on who can access those files and whether they’re encrypted.

Example

Example: You store documents in cloud storage with strong account security and encryption.

Apps Using Cloud Storage

Examples of apps that implement or relate to this privacy concept

Google Drive logo

Google Drive

Privacy Score: 40

Mainstream cloud storage service from Google, tightly integrated with Google accounts and services.

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Tuta Drive logo

Tuta Drive

Privacy Score: 79

A planned encrypted cloud storage service focused on post‑quantum security and zero‑knowledge des...

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Filen logo

Filen

Privacy Score: 83

Filen is a secure cloud storage for your files and backups. It helps you keep more control over y...

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MEGA logo

MEGA

Privacy Score: 74

MEGA is a secure cloud storage for your files and backups. It helps you keep more control over yo...

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Nextcloud logo

Nextcloud

Privacy Score: 85

Nextcloud is a secure cloud storage for your files and backups. It helps you keep more control ov...

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Mailbox.org logo

Mailbox.org

Privacy Score: 75

Mailbox.org is a privacy-focused email service with strong encryption options. It helps you keep ...

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