Patent attributes
Systems and methods include a method for anonymizing users in the cloud. A data storage anonymity level is determined for each user storing data in the cloud. A determination is made whether the data storage footprint size is outside of a data storage footprint size range relative to other users. The data storage anonymity level of the first user is increased by reallocating data storage of other users to change the data storage footprint size of the other users. A connection anonymity level is determined for each user in the group storing data in the cloud. A determination is made whether the data access rate of the second user is outside of a data access rate range relative to data access rates of other users. The connection anonymity level of the second user increased by adjusting data access rates of other users.