The European Commission has outlined plans for the EU to become a “world leading” cloud computing market when it comes to data protection, Out-Law.com reports. While the commission acknowledges U.S. surveillance revelations “aggravated” existing concerns about foreign cloud storage, it says calls for regional-only cloud storage would be “misguided.” "Trust can be restored with more transparency and the use of high standards," the commission said. "A better overview of standards, certification of the use of those standards and safe and fair contract terms for cloud computing are essential."
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