French City of Lyon Concerned About Microsoft's Role in Critical Services
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Summary
European countries, including the French city of Lyon, are becoming cautious about relying on Microsoft for critical government services due to concerns about data privacy and digital sovereignty. This unease has prompted Denmark to start transitioning away from Microsoft.
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Concerns about data privacy, digital sovereignty, and potential governmental surveillance have led many to question the viability of depending on an American tech giant for sensitive infrastructure.
This growing unease has already led Denmark to begin transitioning from Microsoft.
Microsoft faces growing rejection in Europe whereas open source software sees growing adaption.
