My final project for my Ethics for Computer Professionals course. It didn't convert quite right from PPT, so a few of the images cut off the text.

1. Cloud-based File Management Services: Dropbox & SugarSync By: Adam Voyton Teacher: Nora Hufe Ethics for Computer Professionals 1

2. More than just storing files: Practical Uses of Cloud-based File Management Services Convenient workaround for receiving files – removes the need to have someone burn files to a CD which were to large to send via email. Reduces email overload - removes the need to email yourself a file over and over again just to have the latest version 2

4. Share folders to easily sync information across teams.3

5. Service Provider Options SugarSyncSign up for an account at: sugarsync.com/products/sync_pricing.html DropboxCreate a free account at: dropbox.com/register 4

6. In short, having a Dropbox or SugarSync account can be a HUGE convenience. However, there are some drawbacks. Remember: the public link to a file is easily forwarded- You may want to delete it from your account once you verify that your recipient has downloaded the file. - That could be just as bad as hitting reply all to an email you meant to privately send! The file could be easily distributed… If the file gets into the wrong hands… 5

8. Violate the privacy of others

10. Your account could be subpoenaed! 6

12. Most employees cannot even access your files: only a select few can review your account for legal compliance to a subpoena.

13. Service provider does not have to notify the account holder if their account was searched. 7

14. The “What If” Considerations What if they go bankrupt? Although unlikely, a service provider could go bankrupt overnight and users would lose data.* This scenario is unlikely. These service providers are highly popular. What if they change their Terms of Service?It’s also possible that your service provider change their Terms of Service to make your files it inaccessible. * Also unlikely - it’s like saying you can’t trust Google to provide free gmailaccounts. **Reputation is everything to these companies, so a move like this would ruin them. 8

15. Never put anything on your account that would be devastating if it was compromised Banking passwords Confidential Reports Risqué photos 9

17. See How SugarSync Stacks up to the Competitionhttps://www.sugarsync.com/sync_comparison.html

18. The Dropbox Blog - Privacy, Security & Your Dropboxhttp://blog.dropbox.com/?p=735

19. Code Overtones on Dropboxhttp://jyro.blogspot.com/2010/02/on-dropbox.html

20. http://www.infosecurity.us/blog/2011/4/22/did-dropbox-lie.html10