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US cloud providers may expose NZ firms to foreign legal requests

Data stored with overseas-owned cloud companies likely subject to foreign laws, even if resident in NZ, says top tech lawyer.

When it comes to legal jurisdiction, the location of a data centre may be less significant than the centre owner's domicile.

Will Mace Thu, 21 Dec 2023

Companies making use of cloud computing services owned by foreign-registered firms should be aware that their information is subject to disclosure laws in the provider’s home jurisdiction, according to a leading technology lawyer.

While the “jurisdictional risk” of storing data overseas is

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