Dilemma: Online vs. Offline Privacy & Security of Personal Family Photos/Videos – Balancing Risks & Protection

Dear Friends,

I just wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you everyone for your incredibly thoughtful and detailed responses for the films in general, while I find myself in a difficult situation when it comes to safeguarding the PERSONAL FAMILY PHOTOS and VIDEOS.

• On one hand, if I choose to store them online/cloud encrypted / (edit: encrypt first then upload it), I face significant privacy concerns. While they might be secure now, there’s always the potential for a very near future breaches or compromises, especially with the evolving risks associated with AI training and data misuse.

The idea of the personal moments being used in ways I can’t control or predict is deeply unsettling.

• On the other hand, keeping these files offline doesn’t feel like a perfect solution either. There are still considerable risks of losing them due to physical damage, especially since I live in an area prone to earthquakes. The possibility of losing IRREPLACEABLE MEMORIES due to natural disasters or other unforeseen events is always a WORRY.

How can I effectively balance these privacy, security, and physical risks to ensure the long-term safety and integrity of the FAMILY’S PERSONAL MEMORIES?

Are there strategies or solutions that can protect them both digitally and physically, while minimizing these threats?