A secure, Canadian Dropbox alternative
by Jason on Jan 22, 2015 12:04:32 PM
Here at Sync it’s no secret that we’re on a mission to offer a truly private and secure alternative to Dropbox. I mean, that’s why we built Sync in the first place. For businesses that store sensitive or confidential information in the cloud Dropbox should be a non-starter. The reason …
Top 5 worst privacy policies you’ve probably agreed to
by Jason on Oct 3, 2014 7:51:54 AM
1. Apple iCloud If you’ve got an iPhone, iPad or other Apple device you’ve probably unwittingly agreed to the iCloud terms of service which appears to give Apple the right to access your data at any time:
Five ways for new freelancers to get the most out of Sync
by Jason on Sep 18, 2014 8:22:39 AM
First of all, a congratulations is in order: You’ve broken the shackles of your soul-crushing, nine-to-five job, and you’re breathing the sweet air of making your own schedule and working in pajamas. Three cheers for you!
From soup to search warrants
by Jason on Aug 8, 2014 9:26:17 AM
We talk a lot about how we store encrypted data on our servers, and you’re the only one with access to the key. To us, your data on our servers is a big jumbled block of ones and zeros.
Canadian Data Privacy Law Part 2: The Public Sector
by Jason on Jul 29, 2014 2:56:05 PM
If you’re part of a government department or agency, the way you handle information that you collect from citizens and foreigners is largely determined by the the Privacy Act. However, every province and territory also has its own public-sector legislation that applies to its own gove …
Canadian Data Privacy Law Part 1: The Private Sector
by Jason on Jul 23, 2014 1:41:00 PM
In Canada, finding cloud storage that meets both federal and provincial requirements — requirements for other countries notwithstanding — is a challenge. For both the public and the private sector, overlapping regulations can be confusing.
We’re making the Internet more secure by taking part in #ResetTheNet.
by Jason on Jun 5, 2014 9:45:18 AM
The internet is a resource that has benefited society like no other for the last 20 years. It has brought together distant family members, close friends, neighbors, and strangers. Staggering amounts of information are communicated across open networks every second.