Why Sync-Based Cloud Storage Is Not Remote Access
Sync Solves Distribution, Not Access
Cloud storage popularized file synchronization.
Files are copied, cached, and replicated across devices.
This solves availability —
but it changes ownership.
What Sync Actually Does
When you sync files:
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Copies are created
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State diverges
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Conflicts appear
Your “remote access” becomes a distributed system problem.
Why Sync Increases Risk
More copies mean:
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More attack surfaces
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More compliance exposure
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More uncertainty about deletion
Deleting a file does not guarantee disappearance.
Remote Access Should Not Duplicate Data
Access does not require replication.
True remote access means:
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One source of truth
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One physical location
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Controlled access paths
Mobilink Does Not Sync Data
Mobilink does not copy your files.
It provides access to the original data, where it already lives.
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No background replication
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No version conflicts
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No invisible copies
Why This Matters
Data control begins with data locality.
If you do not know where your data is,
you cannot claim ownership.
Related reading:
Why Your Data Must Stay on Your Own Devices