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Microsoft Faces Data Sovereignty Challenges Amid US Cloud Act

7/26/2025

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Microsoft cannot ensure data sovereignty for customers in France or the EU due to the US Cloud Act.
The company pledges to challenge unjustified data requests and has a validation system in place.
While Microsoft hasn't received US data requests from Europe, it acknowledges compliance if requests are warranted.
AWS and other providers stress that the Cloud Act necessitates legal justification for data access.
Europe is increasingly focused on reducing dependence on US tech firms to strengthen local data sovereignty.

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Microsoft cannot ensure data sovereignty for customers in France or the EU due to the US Cloud Act.
The company pledges to challenge unjustified data requests and has a validation system in place.
While Microsoft hasn't received US data requests from Europe, it acknowledges compliance if requests are warranted.
AWS and other providers stress that the Cloud Act necessitates legal justification for data access.
Europe is increasingly focused on reducing dependence on US tech firms to strengthen local data sovereignty.