offline storage
offline providers allow you to choose your own encryption password. you should use a STRONG password, and it doesn't need to be random alphanumeric-characters, but it should be LONG.
that said, anything put in a database anywhere CAN be compromised, so if u have fotos u really don't want anyone to ever EVER see, don't store them offline. but since u want to keep them, buy at LEAST one cheap USD 2.0 HDD, make copies (yes you can encrypt an entire hard drive too), and store one in a safety deposit box, one at work, wherever. just every once in awhile, hook them up and run them (best to run a diagnostic test to make sure the HDD gets a nice workout) at least once a year.
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