European Commission, Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing: Plan For Storms

by Tim Banks | Dentons on 3/20/2013

Originally Published in Canadian Corporate Counsel Association Magazine - Winter 2012. The Promise and the Challenge. Organizations are able to leverage reliable internet connectivity to access quickly scalable...more

EU Proposed Directive on Network and Information Security

by Timothy Nagle, Christine Nielsen, Cynthia O'Donoghue | Reed Smith on 2/14/2013

On 7 February, the European Commission (EC) published an EU Cyber Security Strategy encompassing a proposed Directive on Network and Information Security (NIS Directive). The aim of the Strategy and NIS Directive is to...more

US Tech Companies May Soon be Required to Report Security Breaches to the EU

by Karen H Bromberg | Cohen & Gresser LLP on 1/23/2013

U.S. based tech companies that store data on the Internet may soon be required to report the loss or theft of personal information to the E.U. or face sanctions and fines according to legislation being proposed by the...more

The EU's Cloud Computing Initiative

by Ieuan Jolly | Loeb & Loeb LLP on 12/19/2012

The European Commission, in its communication titled "Unleashing the Potential of Cloud Computing in Europe," recently announced a new strategy for cloud computing in the EU. According to the statement released by the EC, the...more

A Break in the Clouds - What's Trending in Cloud Computing?

by Pillsbury Global Sourcing Practice on 11/9/2012

I recently attended the UK Society for Computers and Law's Annual Conference where Cloud Computing was one of the 'IT Law Hot Topics' under discussion. The others, in case you are interested, were Big Data, Apps and Mobile...more

Europe Offers Incentives to Cloud Computing Growth

by Morrison & Foerster LLP on 11/7/2012

The European Commission has issued a Communication setting out a road map for the future growth of cloud computing in Europe. The Communication is a strange mix: in parts, an extended advert for the benefits of a digital...more

French Clouds: Where Does Cloud Computing Stand In France?

by Proskauer - Privacy & Data Security on 10/12/2012

Concurrent with the European Commission’s recent release of a new strategy to “unleash the potential of cloud computing in Europe,” the French Data Protection Agency (CNIL) issued 7 recommendations to assist companies to...more

The new European Cloud Partnership and UK ICO Guidance on Personal Data and Cloud Computing

by Mintz Levin - Privacy & Security on 10/2/2012

EC Cloud Partnership - The European Commission recently announced a €10 million campaign aimed at establishing standards and voluntary certification programs to make cloud computing services better aligned with...more

Privacy Conscious Europe is Leading the Cloud Computing Charge

by Dentons on 10/1/2012

Lookout Canada and the U.S.: European regulators are working to give Europe a head-start as a safe jurisdiction for cloud computing. European Commission Supports Cloud Computing - The European Commission has...more

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