To understand the problems that have caused all the concern, you need to understand how Dropbox works.
Setting up Dropbox from a privacy point of view That’s why I was very concerned when reports started surfacing a few weeks ago about possible privacy problems with Dropbox. I personally like Dropbox so much I recommended it in my January 27 Top Story, Seven simple steps for setting up Windows 7. Dropbox, an online file-backup, -sharing, and -synchronization service, fits that category.” As Michael said, “Every once in a while some product - or service in this case - comes along that we soon find we can’t live without. We here at Windows Secrets use Dropbox all the time, both as individuals and as a group. It has good password-based security and fine file-sharing options. The dropped files then magically appear on all other PCs, laptops, phones, and iPads that use the Dropbox service and are set up to share the folder you have. Dropbox lets you drag and drop files into a special folder on your Windows desktop. Michael Lasky wrote about Dropbox in his October 28, 2010, Top Story, Dropbox: File synching and sharing made easy. And what you can do to sleep better at night. If you use Dropbox or some other cloud storage and sync program, let me explain what you do - and don’t - need to be concerned about. Recent revelations about privacy concerns with Dropbox have led many people - including me - to think about changing my practices regarding online file-storage and -synchronization providers. TOP STORY Re-examining Dropbox and its alternatives
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