The cloud is a reference to the internet, and cloud computing means relocating computer resources and activities on to the internet. This note considers the potential for cloud computing, its applications and risks.
Cloud computing (72 KB , PDF)
The cloud is a reference to the internet, and cloud computing means relocating computer resources and activities on to the internet. This note considers the potential for cloud computing, its applications and risks. Among the latter could be dependency on external provides of cloud computing services. Consideration also has to be given to implications for data security and compliance with data protection law.
Started under the Labour Government, the present administration is taking forward a programme that will see cloud computing contribute to the delivery of public sector services. This government cloud, called the G-cloud, provides an example of the use of so-called private cloud services that seek to ensure, among other things, the security of personal data.
The European Commission has been seeking views from citizens, businesses, public administrations and other interested parties on how to fully benefit from ‘cloud computing’. There are concerns that the realisation of cloud computing’s economic benefits could be impeded by outdated regulations.
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The Controlled Drugs (Procedure for Specification) Bill 2024-2025 had its second reading on Friday 7 March 2025. It was considered by a Public Bill Committee on 25 June 2025 and report stage is scheduled for 11 July 2025. This is a private members' bill.
A general debate on mobile phone thefts is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on 3 July 2025.
The Home Secretary can proscribe organisations believed to be involved in terrorism under the Terrorism Act 2000
