There are many ways to store documents on the internet to enable virtual access such as cloud storage, document libraries, and public and secure websites. Beware of possible security risks with storing your financial documents online.
Before saving financial documents to a third party online document storage service, carefully review the provider's security and privacy settings and terms of service.
Do not store your information on sites or systems that lack security features such as required log in or data encryption.
Use a unique username and password for your online storage account that differs from those you use for online activities. Update your username and password regularly and avoid using any part of your email address, name of your child or pet, or anything else someone could guess easily.
Using online storage for your financial documents may make them searchable and accessible by others, exposing your sensitive information. If there is a need to download a financial document, consider storing it locally on your computer or with a secure storage device.