Let’s bring this to life with an everyday example: your bank.
You expect your bank to protect your money, your identity, and your personal information. That means both security and privacy need to be in place.
Here’s how it plays out:
🟢 Scenario 1: Strong security, strong privacy
The bank collects your info to set up your account—but they keep it locked down.
They protect it with strong encryption
They don’t share it without your consent
Hackers can’t get in, and no one snoops on your data
✅ Your data is secure and private. Just how it should be.
🟡 Scenario 2: Strong security, poor privacy
The bank protects your data with robust tech—but quietly shares it with third parties for marketing or analysis.
You’re still safe from hackers, but your personal info is being used in ways you didn’t expect (or agree to).
✅ Your data is secure, but ❌ not private.
🔴 Scenario 3: Poor security, poor privacy
The bank has weak systems and a loose privacy policy. One day, they’re hacked—and your personal data is leaked.
Suddenly, your information is on the dark web, and you’re dealing with identity theft.
❌ Your data is neither secure nor private.
The takeaway?
You need both security and privacy to be protected. One without the other puts your data—and your trust—at risk.
Up next, we’ll look at what this means in the world of cloud storage.
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