My point is that even under current 4th Amendment law, I can make what I think are valid arguments as to why the 4th Amendment should apply to data stored in a cloud (as long as the appropriate conditions exist). I really think, though, that we shouldn’t be using cases that were decided thirty years ago or a hundred and thirty years ago to set the standard for 4th Amendment privacy in an era of advancing technology. As I argued in that law review article, I think we need to move beyond a purely spatial approach to privacy to approaches that encompass both spatial and non-spatial privacy.
Erik Reese on 28 Sep 13Migrating to the cloud has some risks. Knowing to avoid them is essential for any company that wants to bet on the cloud model. In this article, you will see seven key aspects to follow for those companies that want to opt for the cloud securely.
