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Clarifying EU export control guidelines for cloud computing services
On Monday, 10 February, AmCham EU hosted a roundtable spotlighting the complexities surrounding EU export control guidelines for cloud computing services. Participants discussed key issues including the definition of an ‘export’ in the context of cloud-based dual-use technologies and the role of cloud users in compliance. The unclear application of the ‘Dual-Use Regulation’ on cloud computing services risks creating divergent interpretations across Member States, threatening the EU’s harmonisation goals and limiting access to critical. The exchange highlighted the need for clear, consistent guidelines to ensure the EU remains competitive while safeguarding security and promoting innovation.
A special thank you to our speakers Mark Aston, Trust and Compliance Officer, Export Regulation Office, IBM; Alexandra Haney, Corporate Counsel, Global Trade, Amazon Web Services; Mathilde Latour, Senior Corporate Counsel and Team Leader, Global Trade Legal & Compliance, Cisco; Katherine Moy, Principal Corporate Counsel, Global Trade, Microsoft and Ben Smith, Partner, Baker McKenzie for sharing their insights with us and to Baker McKenzie for sponsoring the event.