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Friday, 13th May 2011, 15:15:07
Cloud hosting services could change as new code for data sharing comes in
The public sector has been given a new set of guidelines that could see it use cloud hosting services differently in the future.
A new code on data sharing has been introduced by the Information Commissioner's Office, looking at how the Data Protection Act 1998 can be put into place.
Furthermore, this could mean that the public sector is more careful as to what data it shares through cloud hosting services, meaning it potentially leaves personal information on-site.
Christopher Graham, the information commissioner, told the Guardian that the code offers a "best practice approach that can be applied in all sectors".
He added: "It reflects the constructive comments we received during the consultation period, meaning that we can be confident that it not only makes sense on paper but will also work in the real world too.
"I'd encourage all businesses and public bodies that share personal data to get to grips with the code without delay so they can be sure they are getting it right."
IBM announced last month that its cloud computing sales doubled last year, despite government cutbacks.
Posted by Judy Gifford
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