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Newly drafted EU cloud rules could stop US hyperscaler access to critical tenders
- EU proposals could restrict US hyperscalers from winning major public contracts under a new cloud act.
- The act would assess bidders on European-developed software and data sovereignty protections.
- Officials expect Virkkunen to unveil proposals tomorrow ahead of bloc and Parliament approvals.
- The push supports European cloud sovereignty and aims to curb reliance on US technology.
- The proposed act could influence sectors like banking, energy, and healthcare in tenders.
- US companies could face data-access constraints under the Cloud Act discussions.
- The EU emphasizes digital sovereignty and reducing dependence on US tech giants.
- Henna Virkkunen is expected to present the proposals ahead of adoption.
- The act could redefine how software and hardware are evaluated in bids.
- The discussion follows Reuters reporting on US data-access rules.
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