The criticism concerns, among other things, legal risks linked to US legislation, such as the Cloud Act, which can give US authorities access to data, even when it is stored in Europe.
“This project is a concrete example of the Prime Minister’s and the government’s desire to regain our digital independence,” David Amiel, deputy minister for public administration and state reform, said in a statement. “We cannot take the risk of exposing our scientific exchanges, sensitive data, and strategic innovations to non-European players. Digital sovereignty is both a necessity for our public services, an opportunity for our businesses, and insurance against future threats.”
