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Microsoft offers to store all personal data of cloud customers in EU
Economic Times
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1y ago
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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
ยท
1y ago
Medial
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.
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EU Commission's use of Microsoft software breached privacy rules: watchdog
Economic Times
ยท
1y ago
Medial
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.
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EU Commission's use of Microsoft software breached privacy rules, watchdog says
Economic Times
ยท
1y ago
Medial
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.
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Microsoft thinks it might have made a breakthrough on its cloud monopoly case
Techradar
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1y ago
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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.
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EU drops sovereignty requirements in cybersecurity certification scheme: document
Economic Times
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1y ago
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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.
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The market is forcing cloud vendors to relax data egress fees
TechCrunch
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1y ago
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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.
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Microsoft AI researchers accidentally exposed terabytes of internal sensitive data
TechCrunch
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1y ago
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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.
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Microsoft announces 'AI access principles' to offset OpenAI competition concerns
TechCrunch
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1y ago
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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.
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Oracle has reportedly suffered 2 separate breaches exposing thousands of customersโ PII
Arstechnica
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4m ago
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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.
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Delta denies using AI to come up with inflated, personalized prices
Arstechnica
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7d ago
Medial
Delta Air Lines faced backlash over its AI pricing system, prompting it to clarify its approach. Critics feared the system used personal data to personalize fares. Delta denied this, stating that the AI uses aggregated data, not personal customer data, to set fares. The system adjusts prices based on market demand, competitive offers, and operational costs. Delta emphasized that all customers have access to the same fares, aiming for transparency and competitive pricing.
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