EU's proposed Cloud and AI Development Act could make data sovereignty a key procurement criterion
The article discusses how the European Commission's proposed Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA) could make data sovereignty a key factor in EU cloud procurement decisions. It explores how geopolitical tensions and concerns about foreign interference are driving policymakers to reduce dependencies on non-EU cloud providers, potentially requiring data to be stored solely within the EU and protected from foreign government access. The piece examines the implications for cloud computing providers competing for public contracts in the EU.
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This change will come about if recent proposals put forward by the European Commission for a new Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA) become law.
The EU proposals... reflect an increased global focus on sovereign tech models amidst a volatile geopolitical environment in which policymakers are seeking to reduce foreign dependencies and associated risks of potential interference with and disruption to the supply of essential goods or services.
Cloud computing providers can expect their scope to store data solely in the EU and prevent foreign authorities from accessing that data to factor more significantly into their chances of securing public contracts within the trading bloc in future.
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