Most PRIVATE Cloud Storage

We probably all use cloud storage -- it’s a convenient, cost-effective way to store files and share them with others. But when you use the most popular cloud storage providers, you’re handing off your photos, videos, documents, and all kinds of other files to someone else, so that they can look after them for you. What are the privacy implications of this?

We compare some popular cloud storage providers, to see which ones are the most private.

00:00 Intro
01:00 Privacy Concerns
02:30 Understanding Different Types of Encryption
05:11 Google Drive
09:22 Dropbox
13:00 Microsoft One Drive
14:32 Skiff
16:25 iCloud
19:14 MEGA
22:11 pCloud
24:48 Proton Drive
28:00 Tresorit
29:14 Cryptomator and Boxcryptor
29:38 Conclusion

The convenience of being able to access our files from anywhere is important, but we don’t have to sacrifice our privacy when we do this.

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Recommended Books:

Beginner's Introduction To Privacy - Naomi Brockwell

Permanent Record - Edward Snowden

What has the government done to our money - Rothbard

Extreme Privacy - Michael Bazzel (The best privacy book I've ever read)

No Place to Hide: Edward Snowden, the NSA, and the U.S. Surveillance State - Glenn Greenwald

Some of my favorite products to help protect your privacy!

Faraday bag (signal stopping, to protect your fob, credit card, computer, and phone)

Data Blocker (if you're charging your phone in an unknown port, use this so that no data is transferred)

Camera tape (electrical tape is the best tape for covering phone and computer cameras)

USB-C to ethernet adapter:

Privacy Screens (use your phone and computer in public? Keep your information safe!)

Computer: (Search for the size right for your computer)

Phone: (Search for the size for your phone, decide whether you want glass or plastic!)

[hoapham]

I cannot believe in era of short video dominance in youtube I watched whole 30 minutes without skipping.

[jonphinney]

NAOMI is doing a invaluable public service. This is some great information. I'm not really tech savvy but she makes things understandable.
Thank you, NAOMI

[MicahFunk]

Naomi, one thing that you have done on some of your videos is during your summation, you tell what your personal preference is and why. This is important because there's only so much time you can spend going through all the details of every option you present in a video. So your personal preference may be based not just on the 'best' on paper but what your overall user experience is like with your personal choice.

Thank you so very much for all you do!

[natemarx]

Delete YouTube if this Queen ever leaves 😢

[tektauron]

I started using Linux almost completely a few weeks ago, and this video has made me even happier that I chose MEGA as my main cloud storage. I absolutely freakin love them, and I'm glad it's a private service that just WORKS from any device.

Thank you Naomi. Great content as usual

[MicahFunk]

NAOMI! Thank you for exposing the masses to everything we could have easily overlooked. You go beyond exposing, but you provide alternatives and options for us. You are AMAZING 👏 🧠😃

Edit: And you present the information in an interesting and sometimes amusing manner. You're a nerd with style 😁

[TheCocoaDaddy]

Great video! If you haven't done so already, I think posting a video discussing usage of a Microsoft account on Windows and how files are automatically stored in OneDrive would be good. I setup a new computer running Windows 11 and decided to try using a Microsoft account instead of "fighting it" and found Microsoft really goes out of its way to grab your data. I found a OneDrive setting where I could control which folders *on* OneDrive would and would not be synchronized to the local system but could *not* find a way to prevent files created locally from being synchronized to OneDrive, unless the file was saved to a spot not monitored by OneDrive locally. I disconnected OneDrive from the local system and found as soon as I saved a photo to the "Pictures" folder, the OneDrive connection was automatically restored. So, I think it would (or at least might) be useful to explain how usage of a Microsoft account can impact your ability to keep private or confidential files private or confidential.

[tnetroP]

Currently using Proton. Although it may not be as convenient as some providers I trust them. The offering of a complete email, storage, VPN and calendar solution across my laptop and phone is fantastic.

[SparkyBites]

Currently swapping over to Proton so glad to hear that they are focusing on improving things! Even in the last few months, the App is working good, slowish but good! I'm happy with it so far and look forward to the pre-view icons soon for files

[julieredmon]

I absolutely love this channel. I've been a Firewall Engineer for many years and seen great progress with NG firewalls that can detect and block software and protocol behavior that's outside of normal behavior. That's just one thing they can do. I've learn so much and am very security minded, so your channel is great information to me. Thanks so much for all you bring to us with videos like this one.

[vernonpeterson]

I've used Box for years. It amazes me that I rarely hear about. They have just as or more features than most and have high enterprise usage. A free personal account includes many features and 5 GB storage.

[Nomad-qmzf]

MEGA has been really good to me. Zero complaints and offers a native Linux client

[bleh]

This video is incredibly helpful, especially for someone like me who doesn't know much about security and online privacy. I have learned a lot here today. For now I'll stick with iCloud, but I will definitely be watching your channel for updates on whether or not they keep their promises.

Thank you 🥰

[sidrem]

7zip your files with AES 256 encryption before uploading it to the cloud :)

[TheCogitech]

Also note: One can simply use their own client-side encryption software (several excellent open-source options available) before transferring data to any cloud provider. Less convenient, perhaps, but then one has no doubt whatsoever about privacy.

[songonlove]

I was not expecting this video to he so comprehensive and informative. Subscribed straightway!!!

[RedMambaYard]

I've only recently discovered your channel, and it's so full of high quality content, that I'm gradually trying to catch up on all the previous videos (like some tv series serious addict!). 😂 Thank you so much, Naomi, for your reviews and insights on platforms, app, OS's, and the whole privacy-related lot! 😎

[eranolivas]

"This is the dance that you get to see if you watch to the end " - love it!!

[Tleilaxu_Mentat]

Remember, kids, the "cloud" is just a fancy way of saying someone else's computer storage. Buy a NAS & store your own private data on your property. Don't rely on encryption, it either has a backdoor or can be brute-forced by entities with enough resources.

[Maanastvm]

Naomi, I had found your channel only recently and am quite impressed by the quality information you are giving through your videos. I saw a bunch of your videos and absolutely loved it.

I hope that you get lots of subscribers while maintaining this level of quality videos!!