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Microsoft offers to store all personal data of cloud customers in EU

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Microsoft offers to store all personal data of cloud customers in EU

Microsoft has announced that it is offering to store all personal data of its cloud customers in the European Union, in response to concerns about data privacy and security. The move comes as data protection regulations become increasingly strict, and many companies are seeking ways to ensure compliance. By storing data within the EU, Microsoft aims to provide a higher level of protection for personal data and give its customers more control over their data.

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Amazon Web Services to launch European sovereign cloud

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Amazon Web Services to launch European sovereign cloud

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is launching a sovereign cloud in Europe, catering to government and highly regulated industries. This cloud service will store data on servers within the European Union, with exclusive control by EU-resident AWS employees. The move comes in response to the EU's stringent privacy and security legislation. AWS will first launch this service in Germany, then expand its availability to all European customers. Other major cloud providers like Microsoft and Oracle have also introduced cloud versions for European government clients.

EU Commission's use of Microsoft software breached privacy rules: watchdog

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

EU Commission's use of Microsoft software breached privacy rules: watchdog

The European Commission has been found to have breached EU privacy rules by using Microsoft software and failing to implement adequate safeguards for personal data transferred to non-EU countries, according to the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS). The watchdog has ordered the Commission to comply with privacy rules and halt data transfers to Microsoft and its subsidiaries in countries without privacy agreements with the EU. The decision comes after a three-year investigation sparked by concerns over the transfer of personal data to the US following revelations in 2013 of mass US surveillance. The Commission must now take measures to ensure data protection compliance and review its use of Microsoft 365.

EU Commission's use of Microsoft software breached privacy rules, watchdog says

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

EU Commission's use of Microsoft software breached privacy rules, watchdog says

The European Commission has been found in breach of EU privacy rules for its use of Microsoft software, according to the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS). The EDPS also criticized the Commission for failing to implement sufficient safeguards for personal data transferred to non-EU countries. The EDPS ordered the Commission to comply with privacy rules and cease data transfers to Microsoft and its subsidiaries in countries with no privacy agreements with the EU. The decision comes after a three-year investigation triggered by concerns over the transfer of personal data to the US following Edward Snowden's revelations in 2013.

Microsoft thinks it might have made a breakthrough on its cloud monopoly case

Techradar

Techradar · 1y ago

Microsoft thinks it might have made a breakthrough on its cloud monopoly case

Microsoft is in discussions with the Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE) to address its antitrust case in Europe. The case involves Microsoft's dominance in the cloud market and its alleged practice of locking customers into its own services. By reaching a deal with CISPE, Microsoft aims to avoid a full-on EU investigation and potential fines. CISPE represents 26 EU cloud providers and has filed a complaint with the European Commission regarding Microsoft's licensing terms. Both parties are actively exploring potential resolutions.

EU drops sovereignty requirements in cybersecurity certification scheme: document

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

EU drops sovereignty requirements in cybersecurity certification scheme: document

The European Union has scrapped a requirement for vendors bidding for EU cloud computing contracts to be independent from non-EU laws. This change could make it easier for tech giants such as Amazon, Google, and Microsoft to bid for these contracts. The EU has been struggling to agree on a cybersecurity certification scheme (EUCS) to ensure the cybersecurity of cloud services. The move comes as Big Tech seeks growth opportunities in the government cloud market, while the EU has concerns about illegal state surveillance and the dominance of US cloud providers. The latest draft of the rules removes requirements for joint ventures and data storage in the EU, instead focusing on information about data location and applicable laws. EU countries are currently reviewing the revised draft.

The market is forcing cloud vendors to relax data egress fees

TechCrunch · 1y ago

The market is forcing cloud vendors to relax data egress fees

The big three cloud vendors - Amazon, Microsoft, and Google - have started easing their egress fees, which are charges imposed on transferring data from one cloud provider to another. This move comes as a response to changing market dynamics, including the rise of a multi-cloud environment and stricter regulations. Cloud providers are realizing that charging these fees is hindering data movement and customer satisfaction. However, while this change is a positive step, customers should still review their bills holistically, considering all the costs associated with cloud services.

Microsoft AI researchers accidentally exposed terabytes of internal sensitive data

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Microsoft AI researchers accidentally exposed terabytes of internal sensitive data

Microsoft AI researchers accidentally exposed tens of terabytes of sensitive data, including private keys and passwords, while publishing a storage bucket of open source training data on GitHub. Cloud security startup Wiz discovered a GitHub repository belonging to Microsoft's AI research division that inadvertently exposed 38 terabytes of personal data, including Microsoft employees' personal backups and passwords to Microsoft services. The exposed data had been accessible since 2020. Microsoft has addressed the issue and expanded GitHub's secret spanning service to monitor for such exposures.

Microsoft announces 'AI access principles' to offset OpenAI competition concerns

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Microsoft announces 'AI access principles' to offset OpenAI competition concerns

Microsoft has launched a new framework called "AI Access Principles" that aims to dispel the perception that the company is blocking competition through its partnership with OpenAI. The framework includes commitments to building an app store for AI products, keeping proprietary data out of training models, allowing customers to change cloud providers, prioritising cybersecurity, and investing in education. However, the principles are not legally binding, and their purpose is to show that Microsoft is taking proactive measures to ensure competition in the AI market.

Oracle has reportedly suffered 2 separate breaches exposing thousands of customers‘ PII

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 5m ago

Oracle has reportedly suffered 2 separate breaches exposing thousands of customers‘ PII

Oracle reportedly faced two data breaches affecting Oracle Health and Oracle Cloud, exposing sensitive personal information of customers. Reports indicate that Oracle Health's breach involved patient data from US hospitals, while the Oracle Cloud breach involved authentication data for 140,000 customers. Oracle has denied a breach in its cloud infrastructure. However, inconsistencies in the company's response and unofficial breach notifications have been notable concerns. The situation remains under scrutiny, with Oracle declining further comment.

Apple to face first charges under new European tech law

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Apple to face first charges under new European tech law

The European Union has charged Apple with violating a new digital-competition law that aims to promote competition in the digital advertising, online search, and app marketplace. The charges allege that Apple's App Store restrictions prevent developers from freely communicating pricing information and offers to customers. The EU also criticized the fees associated with the App Store, stating that they exceed what is necessary. The charges, which are preliminary findings, follow an investigation opened by the EU into Apple's App Store rules earlier this year. If found guilty, Apple could face fines of up to 10% of its global revenue.

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