EU Considers Limiting U.S. Cloud Providers for Sensitive Government Data
The European Union is contemplating new regulations that would restrict the use of U.S. cloud service providers for handling sensitive government data. This initiative is part of the EU's 'Tech Sovereignty Package,' which aims to enhance the bloc's strategic autonomy in digital sectors. The European Commission, the EU's executive branch, is expected to present this package on May 27. Discussions within the Commission are focused on reducing the reliance on U.S. cloud providers, which currently dominate the European market, in favor of European-based solutions for critical workloads. The proposed measures would not completely ban U.S. cloud platforms from government contracts but would limit their use based on the sensitivity of the data involved. The sectors likely to be affected include financial, judicial, and health data processed by public-sector organizations. 
