In March 2025, the International Criminal Court (ICC) was suddenly cut off from its email traffic by Microsoft. Without consultation, without warning. A direct result of American legislation such as the Patriot Act and the CLOUD Act, which oblige companies to grant access to data to American authorities - even if that data is located in Europe.

And this is no exception. In the House of Representatives, too, voices are now being raised to become less dependent on American cloud providers (source: DutchNews.nl). Even Microsoft itself is feeling the pressure and is considering legal action if cloud services are blocked in Europe (source: Tweakers).

The question is no longer whether this poses a risk, but when your organization will be confronted with it.

The risks in a row:

• Unexpected blockages of email, storage or business applications
• No control over legal proceedings outside the EU
• Invasion of privacy or continuity without your knowledge
• Reputational damage or operational downtime

Puur Data offers grip and security

In response to growing concerns about foreign interference in data access, more and more organizations are opting for a data strategy that focuses on control and continuity. Puur Data plays a key role in this. The company offers data platforms and search solutions that are not dependent on American cloud providers, but run on Dutch data centers or within Elastic Cloud, carefully configured for maximum control.

Puur Data’s infrastructure is fully compliant with European legislation and regulations and is managed by its own consultants – without the intervention of third parties or foreign suppliers. This ensures that sensitive data remains available and protected, even in the event of international tensions or legal requests from outside the EU.

With this approach, Puur Data offers an alternative that is not only secure, but also scalable, flexible and future-proof. Organizations no longer have to choose between ease of use and data security – they can have both.

Want to know what international legislation means for your data strategy? Check out our infographic 'Who has access to your data?', or schedule a consultation with one of our experts. More information on this topic can be found on our Data sovereignty-page.