Definition[]
Cloud computing[]
Under a predefined contract,
| “ | the contract terms are prescribed by the cloud provider. As such, these contracts typically do not impose requirements on the provider beyond meeting a base level of service and availability.[1] | ” |
Overview (Cloud computing)[]
"Nor do they address Federal IT security, privacy, data production, or retention and destruction requirements. Furthermore, the provider is often empowered to modify the contract unilaterally without notifying the customer."[2]