@moviegeek80 , For me privacy is a HUGE consideration… and cannot be assumed that they do actually do offer the encryption and privacy you might expect. It does require a little research into the specific host you are considering.
I have done a bit of research on this very topic in this (long) thread. Here are some of the posts I made on this very IMPORTANT topic…
For anyone who goes with the iDrive option, here are a few very helpful points you should understand in order to maximize the security options iDrive offers.
iDrive is based in the US (as many online storage companies are), so it is subject to complying with any US government agency when requested…meaning they can give access to your backed up data. This is standard with any US based company as it is the law (just like any other company based in another county is subject to the laws of that co…
Unless money is of no concern (like $80 a month or $400 or more a year), every services has its caveats where security is concerned. Some are massive level concerns while some are just good to be aware of things. It is just a matter which one is the less of an con for you.
Backblaze – You are right… Backblaze offers (a little wonky) client to client encryption. As you said though you need to share your private key with Backblaze whenever you need to restore anything, which in my point of v…
I have to give MAJOR kudos for NordLocker customer support! They have been excellent with timely responses with good answers (not boiler plate responses) that shows they read my questions and obviously took quality time trying to find the best solution for me.
She even went to bat for me to try to get a 10TB online storage deal, though that was rejected and say they currently only offer 500GB or 2TB online storage.
BUT…here is the HUGE benefit with NordLocker, they offer UNLIMITED local encry…
Here is my Q&A with NordLocker about how I plan on using them to encrypt before backing up to my own iDrive or BackBlaze accounts. They confirm it will work.
Once I encrypt a local folder with Nordlocker, upload to cloud, delete the local encrypted folder, restore the backed up encrypted folder, and can access again locally with Nordlocker… I will post my results after I try it.
[nordlocker QA]
