[Box Backup] Carbonite

[Dave Bamford]

Chris Wilson wrote:
> Hi James,
>
>> While it looks very good (being similar to Box), there's just a 
>> nagging feeling in the back of my mind that makes me not want to 
>> trust them purely because I have no control over it!
>
> Also, I'm not completely sure, but from their description the data may 
> not really be encrypted on the server:
>
> "We use the same encryption techniques that most banks and e-payment 
> sites do."
>
> i.e. SSL on the link.
>
According to the Ts & Cs data is encrypted. But I don't know why they 
have to
check file types against extensions.

I can't believe they offer "Unlimited" storage for only $50 per year. 
Tempted to
send my 1Tb of box backup store there.
>
> *Software Data Collection and Privacy Policy*
>
> Carbonite needs to collect limited amounts of basic data about files 
> on your computer. None of this data is shared with third parties. 
> Carbonite’s software routinely scans your computer in order to detect 
> new, modified or deleted data files that require our software to take 
> further action to complete backup and restore operations. Carbonite’s 
> software also catalogs the number and total storage size of various 
> file types on your computer. Carbonite’s software inspects file 
> headers and related information in order to confirm that each file’s 
> type is properly represented by its file extension. Carbonite will 
> never examine the contents of your files for any other purpose, and no 
> information about a file’s content, other than its type (e.g. digital 
> photos, word processing document, etc.) and size, will ever be 
> collected, tracked or stored by Carbonite. Contents of all files are 
> encrypted before they are transmitted to Carbonite’s data center. By 
> using Carbonite Products, you expressly agree to allow Carbonite to 
> collect and use data as specified in our “Software Data Collection and 
> Privacy Policy.”

Dave Bamford