Cloud computing now has a role to play in almost every business. But when companies are outsourcing their data storage or processing to third parties, it can be easy to overlook compliance issues and assume that your cloud provider will take care of any requirements.
However, no matter where your data resides, or who owns the servers it sits on, the information itself is still ultimately your responsibility, and if there is a breach, you'll be the one explaining yourself to unhappy customers and regulators.
There are a few common issues related to compliance that might arise when you're shifting data from your own servers to the cloud, so it’s worth paying close attention to these and make sure you understand all your legal obligations before you embark on any major migration.