Canadians are upgrading to secure cloud storage in an era of data privacy concerns

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For anyone storing tax records, signed contracts or copies of a passport, that arrangement deserves a second look.Vault Cloud Storage works differently by encrypting every file inside your browser before the file uploads, so the company only ever holds scrambled data it can’t open.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againWhat is Vault Cloud Storage?Vault encrypts your files in your browser using AES-GCM-256 before anything leaves your computer. Only the scrambled version reaches the cloud, so even Vault can’t see what you’ve stored. This is called zero-knowledge encryption, and it means the contents of your documents stay private from the company holding them.There’s also no username or password involved. You open your Vault with a single 12-word recovery phrase that only you have. Attackers usually go after login credentials, but with Vault there aren’t any to steal.What’s includedYou pay once for 500GB and never have to deal with another subscription fee. You can tag your documents, add notes and search across files, so a specific contract or tax record takes seconds to find. When you need to share a file, you can create a revocable access key rather than a permanent copy. If you want to shut off access later, you can do that with one click.Vault accepts the document types you’d store for the long term, including PDF, DOCX, RTF, TXT, CSV and more, up to 200MB per file. You can export your entire Vault to your own device whenever you want. And if you don’t log in for a year, your files are still there, because Vault never deletes anything for sitting unused.How to sign upAfter buying, redeem your single-use code within 30 days to create your Vault. You’ll need a current browser such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge, with JavaScript and the Web Crypto API enabled. There’s no installation required. Just keep in mind that you alone are responsible for storing your 12-word recovery phrase, because it can’t be recovered or reset if it goes missing.What: Encrypted cloud storagePrice: $56 CAD (Was: $692 CAD)Where to buy: Vault Cloud Storage: Lifetime Subscription (500GB)Prices subject to change.This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.