Thank you for that, I’m afraid I have mentioned the “encrypted” word in my post :

(ie. if I choose to store them online/cloud encrypted, 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),

but haven’t detailed/highlighted/clear enough

Yes “encrypt them first then upload them” is the situation I meant

p.s edited the post now

I have tried to post my thank you message but “hanging” after clicking the reply button has continued for 3 days or so.

I sincerely thank you for your incredibly thoughtful and detailed response. Not only did you take the time to explain everything so clearly, but the way you included your personal experience really made a difference.

It’s rare to come across someone who is willing to share such in-depth insight, and I truly appreciate how much effort you put into helping me understand things from a practical standpoint. Your advice has been extremely helpful,

Thank you again for being so generous with your time and knowledge!

I agree that I have to to rely on the encryption for what I have for the films online/cloud, and that seems acceptable.

However, when it comes to personal family photos and videos, I’m facing a dilemma.

• If they’re stored online, they’re vulnerable to potential compromises (PRIVACY CONCERN) -maybe not now, but in the future, especially with the risks posed by AI training.

• On the other hand, if they’re kept offline, I’m still at risk of losing them due to physical factors, especially since I live in an earthquake-prone area