legal access to stored data

[wrlynn]

Jurisdiction

Florida

Business A subscribes to online data storage service provided by Business B. The subscriptions lapses or is canceled by one of the parties. Does Business A have any legal right to access the data remaining in the archives of Business B?

 

[army judge]

Business A subscribes to online data storage service provided by Business B. The subscriptions lapses or is canceled by one of the parties. Does Business A have any legal right to access the data remaining in the archives of Business B?

Probably not, and more than likely rendered MOOT if Business B has appropriate security protocols in place.

However, a definitive answer is best found by reading the contract between the parties, as well as the applicable SLA.

 

[adjusterjack]

Business A subscribes to online data storage service provided by Business B. The subscriptions lapses or is canceled by one of the parties. Does Business A have any legal right to access the data remaining in the archives of Business B?

Good argument for keeping your own data storage even when paying for offsite storage as a precaution.