Following the European Commission’s new adequacy decision, presented on July 10, 2023, it has become even more important to choose the right cloud service for your organization. This is particularly relevant given that the decision may be challenged in the Court of Justice of the European Union and risks being invalidated. Against this backdrop, we are seeing growing interest in Swedish cloud services, where both legal stability and technical control are in focus.

Things to consider when choosing a cloud service

 

Open standards and APIs

Look for European or Swedish cloud services that offer open, standardized APIs to avoid vendor lock-in. It is important that your IT environment can be easily moved to another provider without major restructuring.

Technical expertise

Choose a partner with the right technical solutions and expertise to match your specific needs. They should understand your digital ecosystem and be able to offer tailored support and guidance. Also look for relevant certifications, such as ISO 27001.

Safer Cloud Storage Within the EU

To avoid future legal complications related to storing data in the cloud, it is highly beneficial to use a European or Swedish cloud service rather than a provider headquartered in a third country. This ensures that data handling is governed solely by GDPR.

Legal security and multi-cloud strategy

Investing fully in, for example, a U.S.-based cloud service provider can be risky—especially considering the uncertain future of the new adequacy decision. It is therefore wise to consider European or Swedish cloud services that offer stronger legal certainty and align with EU data protection laws.

Instead of putting all your eggs in one basket, it can be smart to explore a multi-cloud strategy, where your most sensitive data is placed with a provider not exposed to third-country data transfers.

Reasons to choose a Swedish cloud service

  • Choose a Swedish cloud service for strong GDPR assurance – without influence from the Cloud Act
  • Reduced legal uncertainty – remain stable even if the EU adequacy decision changes
  • Full control and transparency over where data is stored and how it is handled
  • No vendor lock-in – open standards and APIs give you freedom to switch
  • Proximity and expert support – local provider, fast support, tailored solutions
  • All data stored within the EU – the right regulations and protection from the start
  • A stable, long-term choice that reduces dependence on global hyperscalers
  • Ideal for multi-cloud – place your most sensitive data in a Swedish cloud service