I ran across an article on the LA Times this morning that sums up my concerns about cloud computing very succinctly. It is critical that you make certain to read what you are agreeing to in the EULA (end user license agreement) when signing up for a cloud-based service. Particiularly important is what you are agreeing to in terms of intellectual property. Unlike using your local computer, using a remote service means that your content is being stored by someone else, and is subject to their rules. As the article below indicates, there can be some questions as to ownership of content based upon not only what is clearly stated in the agreement, but also what might not be so clear. Just make certain to read the legalese with an eye toward who owns what and what your rights are by using the service. It could save you trouble later on.
You can find the LA Times article here.
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