Microsoft cannot assure data sovereignty for customers in France or the EU against potential US government access under the Cloud Act. This law allows the US government to obtain digital data from US-based firms, no matter where the data resides. Microsoft has actively resisted unfounded requests and has a rigorous legal framework for evaluating these demands. The company prefers requests to be redirected to the client, ensuring that requests are specific, justified, and legally valid, while also seeking to notify clients when required.
Microsoft expressed that it cannot guarantee data sovereignty for its customers in France or the broader EU in light of potential US government access under the Cloud Act.
The Cloud Act gives the US government power to access digital data held by US-based tech firms, regardless of data location, through warrants or subpoenas.
Anton Carniaux stated that Microsoft has committed to resisting unfounded requests from authorities and has a robust legal system in place to evaluate such requests.
Requests from the US government must be specific and justified, and Microsoft aims to notify clients when communication is necessary.
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