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"A Checklist for Cloud Computing Deals"

In the news: "When an organization decides to expand its operations into the cloud, counsel will need to ensure all arrangements are beneficial. Attorney Edward A. Pisacreta sets forth a checklist of questions, and answers, the parties will need to address and settle in a cloud computing agreement."

Questions answered include:

What's the Agreement?

Where Does the Data Go?

Does 'One Size Fits All' Work?

How Reliable Is the Service?

What Are Other Standards for the Services?

When and How Can the Customer Get Its Data Back?

How Safe Is the Customer's Data?

What if There's a Data Breach?

What if There's a Disaster?

What if There's a Dispute?

How Much Does the Service Cost?

How Is Risk Allocated?

What if the Agreement Terminates?

Is It Really Your Vendor Holding the Data?

How Can the Customer Review the Vendor's Performance?

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Source: Law.Com's Daily Legal Newswire. 9 April 2010. Copyright 2009.  ALM Properties, Inc. All rights reserved. Subscribe  <http://store.law.com/registration/register.asp?subscribeto=nw>.

Full post as published by Stark County Law Library Blawg on April 09, 2010 (boomark / email).