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'A threat to autonomy': Dutch parliament urges government to move away from US cloud services


Published on 2025-03-20 10:20:51 - Euronews
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  • The Dutch parliament approved several motions to build a national cloud and reduce its dependence on US cloud technology. View on euronews

The Dutch Parliament has urged the government to reduce its reliance on American cloud services due to concerns over data sovereignty and potential foreign access to sensitive information. This call to action stems from fears that data stored on U.S. cloud platforms could be accessed by American intelligence agencies under laws like the Cloud Act, which allows U.S. authorities to access data stored by U.S. companies worldwide. The motion, supported by a broad coalition of parties, emphasizes the need for the Netherlands to develop its own sovereign cloud infrastructure to protect national security and privacy. This move is seen as a response to increasing geopolitical tensions and the strategic importance of data in international relations. The government is now tasked with exploring alternatives that would ensure data remains under Dutch jurisdiction, potentially fostering local tech development and reducing dependency on foreign tech giants.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-za/politics/government/a-threat-to-autonomy-dutch-parliament-urges-government-to-move-away-from-us-cloud-services/ar-AA1BjF8v ]