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Donald Trump’s return to the White House marks a serious challenge for Europe's digital sovereignty. The so-called Cloud Act compels US companies to hand over data to American authorities, regardless of where servers are physically located. This poses substantial risks for European governments, businesses, and individuals alike.

Current Threat Landscape

Europe's dependence on US-based cloud services such as Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud is significant—with approximately 70 to 80 percent of European cloud infrastructure currently hosted by American companies. If Trump cancels the existing Transatlantic Data Privacy Framework—which he can do anytime by decree—European data could once again become exposed to extensive surveillance by US intelligence agencies. This would lead to severe legal uncertainty and significant economic consequences for businesses and government institutions.

Who is Affected?

The scope is vast, touching virtually all areas of digital life:

  • Businesses and government institutions storing sensitive data on US cloud platforms.
  • Private individuals using US-based services for email, calendars, office applications, or cloud storage.
  • IoT devices and smart products that rely on infrastructures provided by US hyperscalers.
  • Fundamental internet services like DNS servers and certification authorities, essential for everyday digital operations.

Available Alternatives: European Clouds and Open Source

Fortunately, there are viable alternatives that mitigate these risks:

  • European cloud providers: Subject to European data protection laws, offering greater security and control over your data.
  • Open-source projects and self-hosting: Providing maximum autonomy, privacy, and independence from US platforms.
  • Decentralized services and secure messengers: Reducing centralized dependencies and effectively protecting communications against state surveillance.

WZ-IT’s Position

At WZ-IT, we view the current political developments critically. Dependence on US-based cloud services introduces significant and unpredictable risks to data protection and IT security. We strongly advise companies, government bodies, and private users to proactively migrate critical infrastructure and sensitive data to secure, European cloud solutions.

Now is the time to rely on European providers and take action to ensure long-term digital sovereignty and data protection.

We are here to help you select and migrate to secure European cloud platforms. Schedule your free consultation with us today: Schedule an appointment.

Your data deserves protection—especially now!