The Cloud Act obliges U.S. providers to grant authorities access to stored data upon request, regardless of whether it is located in the U.S. or the EU. This poses a challenge for EU data protection, especially for companies with high security requirements. Learn more about the impact and possible solutions in our whitepaper!
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Table of contents
1. Cloud Applications in the Business Environment: Fundamentals and Challenges
Learn why cloud solutions form the foundation of modern enterprise IT today. We’ll highlight the key benefits, as well as the data protection challenges that arise, particularly with international cloud providers.
2. The Development of Controversial U.S. Access Rights to European Data
From FISA to the Patriot Act to the Cloud Act: This section explains how U.S. government agencies’ access rights have evolved and why they may conflict with European data protection standards.
3. Side Note: The History of Transatlantic EU-U.S. Data Transfers
An overview of the key milestones in data transfers between the EU and the U.S.—from Safe Harbor to Privacy Shield to the current Data Privacy Framework. Learn why previous agreements failed and what developments companies might expect in the future.
4. Alternatives: GDPR-compliant cloud solutions made in Europe
Discover the benefits offered by European cloud providers and how companies can reduce legal risks. The focus is on data protection, data sovereignty, and long-term legal certainty.
5. EU vs. U.S.: A Comparison of Cloud Providers—Security, Data Protection
A practical comparison of European and U.S. cloud providers in terms of data protection, compliance, security, infrastructure, and support. The ideal foundation for making informed technology and compliance decisions.
