NZ Cloud Computing Code of Practice

BY STEPHEN BELL | WELLINGTON | TUESDAY, 24 JANUARY, 2012

Developers of New Zealand’s code of practice for cloud computing have suggested a “multi-tiered” approach, whereby it will be compulsory to make disclosures on some factors of cloud-computing operations, such as security and privacy controls, while information on other factors can be voluntarily supplied to gain a higher grade of compliance.

The code is currently seen as voluntary, with compliance to be obtained by simple disclosure rather than active auditing of the truth of the statements made; but the current consultation draft does not rule out future evolution of the code, possibly to a stricter form.

(click here for full article published in ComputerWorld)

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