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ICCL Alleges Microsoft Violated EU Data Rules with Israeli Forces

12/4/2025

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The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) filed a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) alleging Microsoft’s cloud unlawfully handles data linked to Israeli Defense Forces.
Leaked documents indicate Israel’s Unit 8200 used Microsoft’s cloud to store Palestinian communications.
Microsoft initiated an external inquiry that resulted in restricted access for Unit 8200.
The ICCL says processing breaches EU data protection regulations, and the DPC is assessing the complaint.

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The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) filed a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) alleging Microsoft’s cloud unlawfully handles data linked to Israeli Defense Forces.
Leaked documents indicate Israel’s Unit 8200 used Microsoft’s cloud to store Palestinian communications.
Microsoft initiated an external inquiry that resulted in restricted access for Unit 8200.
The ICCL says processing breaches EU data protection regulations, and the DPC is assessing the complaint.