The Dark Side of Cloud ComputingThe creation of cloud computing dates back to the 1950s, when large-scale mainframe computers were used only for communication purposes, with no processing capabilities. In a short span of time, the proliferation of technology has propelled Cloud Computing into a new era where no one had ever thought or imagined before. It seems limitless, some even say it's addictive. It's like taking steroids to improve the well-being of your staff, the performance of your business, your productivity and your growth, depending on which perspective you come from. Tech giant companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, Samsung, and IBM have invested billions of resources ($) to provide their customers with Internet-hosted IT services, the most common being Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service, and Storage as a Service (STaaS). These are often marketed as a cheap and effective solution that will help reduce one's overheads. This paradigm shift has raised concerns about loss of control over data as well as privacy and security. The idea of ​​transmitting important data to another client worries many. As Cloud Computing continues to gain popularity, the customer and user are showing signs of over-dependence on it. It is therefore important to be aware of these concerns and the inherent risks associated with them. The underlying risks exist in the area of ​​security and privacy: loss of control over data and dependence on service providers. These can lead to numerous legal and security concerns related to access/account control, integrity control, risk management, infrastructure, standardization, code of conduct, sustainability and the insolvency of service providers...... middle of paper ...... The few tech giants collaborate and disenfranchise cyberspace. The customer or user will have no choice but to continue using their services due to their over-dependence on Cloud Computing. The future of Cloud Computing is unpredictable as it continues to evolve. If the previously mentioned concerns are not handled quickly, it could manifest into something that could negatively impact humanity. All is not doom and gloom as long as responsible service providers are willing to offer data protection and privacy legislation to their customers. It may seem like we are sailing into uncharted waters and that a tropical storm awaits us. Therefore, as responsible service providers and users, an independent body must be formed to review penance issues, filter potential risks and institute appropriate measures to reduce risks so that we, users, can continue to benefit...