On June 16, Microsoft announced that the data of its European cloud service customers will be stored within Europe, in compliance with European legislation. This ensures that local personnel will oversee the data, with users retaining full control, as reported by Reuters.

The publication notes that European companies and governments are increasingly concerned about the potential transfer of their data outside the continent, particularly to the USA. This concern is prompting American firms like Microsoft to implement new protective measures.

In April, Microsoft unveiled initiatives aimed at safeguarding user data as part of its expansion of cloud and AI infrastructure in Europe, which aligns with European laws designed to limit the influence of large tech companies.

On June 16, the company stated that any remote access by Microsoft engineers to the storage and processing systems of European data will occur only with permission and under the supervision of staff located in the EU, in real-time.

Additionally, Microsoft indicated that its sovereign private cloud is currently in a limited access phase, with a broader launch for all users expected later this year.