Cloud Computing Legal Deskbook, 2013 Edition

Cloud Computing Legal Deskbook, 2013 Edition

As is often the case with rapidly advancing technologies, the development of cloud computing has progressed faster than the laws governing it. Legal and regulatory frameworks have not evolved at the same pace as the technology they are meant to oversee. This gap poses significant challenges for businesses attempting to make informed legal and strategic decisions in a landscape increasingly driven by information technology.

Nearly every area of legal practice now intersects with cloud computing, including corporate governance, SEC compliance, taxation, mergers and acquisitions, employment law, white-collar crime, privacy, litigation, intellectual property, export controls, contracting, government service level agreements, procurement, federal disputes, cybersecurity, and even specialized areas such as real estate, FDA, and healthcare regulation.

Cloud services therefore introduce a distinctive range of challenges for users, providers, and legal professionals alike. This Deskbook is designed to act as a guide and reference tool to help all stakeholders—users, service providers, and advisors—understand the issues at hand and anticipate areas of potential growth and development in cloud computing.