Documents/BIBE/9: Cross-Border Laws/9.2: Cloud Data Storage

9.2: Cloud Data Storage

Discourage requirements that cloud data be stored within geographic boundaries.

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We should discourage U.S. government units from requiring that cloud data be stored within their own geographic boundaries or other nations from imposing those requirements. This undermines the benefits of cloud computing and imposes unnecessary constraints on cross-border information flows and trade agreements. Having to maintain data storage facilities in particular countries encourages digital protectionism and harms international trade.

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