Microsoft has established the EU Data Boundary, allowing European customers to store and process data within EU territories. Despite investing over $20 billion in cloud infrastructure and asserting compliance with EU regulations, analysts express concerns about dependence on US-based entities for cloud services. Experts like Bert Hubert and Frank Karlitschek point out potential risks, including US government access to data and possible service disruptions, highlighting an ongoing debate about the viability of relying on US cloud providers in Europe.
The EU Data Boundary reflects Microsoft's commitment to delivering unmatched cloud services that support European transparency, protect privacy, and enhance customer control. It's a reflection of our commitment to Europe and is part of a wide range of residency capabilities and solutions we provide to our customers.
The Cloud Act grants US authorities access to cloud data hosted by US companies. It does not matter if that data is located in the US, Europe, or anywhere else.
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