This here is one reason I’ve been reluctant to use Google for anything more than email. I’ve also advised the Wife to steer clear of iCloud for the time being as well. So far, she has.
As for all our digital data, it all exists here on our home network, including a complete copy of the blog. Storage is cheap so there’s really no reason not to do it.
I remember getting the following advice, “No one will care more about your money than you.” I think the same thing holds true for digital data. Apple, Google, Amazon and anyone else isn’t worried about your data. At least, not in the same way you or I are. Ceding all the control and security of it to them seems foolhardy.
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My husband just told me about this yesterday; scary stuff. I am similarly suspect of iCloud.