US Sanctions on ICC Expose Risks of Reliance on American IT Services
2025-05-19
US sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) have resulted in Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan's Microsoft account being blocked and his bank accounts frozen. This incident highlights the risks of over-reliance on US IT services. While Microsoft claims it will protect European user data, changes in US government policy could alter this at any time. European governments need to reassess their dependence on Microsoft services and explore more secure, sovereign alternatives, ensuring national security doesn't hinge on the promises within Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
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