Your data, their rules: The risks of US cloud providers for consulting businesses

From file sharing and document storage to remote collaboration, your business runs on the cloud. But relying on US-based services like Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox can expose sensitive client information to hidden surveillance risks. Choose a secure, Swiss-based alternative — try Proton Drive for Business.

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The hidden costs of depending on US cloud infrastructure
How shifting political climates and geopolitical tensions threaten data security
Practical, actionable steps to protect your data, preserve client trust, and retain control amid evolving regulations

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The US CLOUD Act: A legal loophole with global consequences

The CLOUD Act (Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data Act) gives US authorities sweeping powers to access data held by American tech companies, even if that data is stored outside the United States.

Even if your company is based in Europe, your data may still be subject to US jurisdiction, putting client confidentiality and GDPR compliance at serious risk.

This isn’t a theoretical concern. It’s already happening:

US authorities now demand more data from Big Tech than all 14 Eyes nations combined.
Data requests to Google, Apple, and Meta have surged over 500% since 2014.
The US body tasked with oversight, the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB), has lacked enough members to function due to targeted presidential dismissals in early 2025, significantly limiting its oversight role and weakening key privacy safeguards.

Example Scenario: UK-based law firm using Microsoft OneDrive

The underlying patterns of a data breach show up again and again. Attacks don’t need to be sophisticated when access is loose, visibility is fragmented, and data isn’t end-to-end encrypted by default. They just need time.

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Reclaim control with a European cloud alternative

By switching to a European-based cloud provider like Proton Drive, you can bypass the risks tied to US laws and computing infrastructure. This ensures your data remains fully under your control, within your legal jurisdiction, and compliant with GDPR.

With Proton Drive for Business, your files are:

End-to-end encrypted by default
Stored exclusively in Switzerland
Protected by some of the world’s strongest privacy laws

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