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Google Cloud confirmed to offer a safer choice for EU public sector organizations with Dutch DPIA approval
Google Cloud is dedicated to offering public sector organizations globally flexible, scalable cloud technology with top-tier data protection, sovereignty, and security. For European Union public sector entities, data protection is a fundamental requirement. A significant advancement in this commitment is the successful completion of a rigorous data protection impact assessment (DPIA) of Google Cloud by SLM Rijk, the Dutch government's strategic vendor management agency. This collaboration confirms Google Cloud's strong dedication to enhancing trust in its privacy practices within the Dutch public sector. All key concerns raised during the DPIA were successfully addressed, leading to the conclusion that no significant data protection risks exist when recommended measures are applied. Consequently, the Dutch central public sector can now officially utilize Google Cloud, with a clear privacy assessment pathway established. This outcome empowers Dutch public sector organizations and those beyond to confidently explore and adopt Google Cloud for secure modernization and digital transformation. This builds on the prior successful completion of a DPIA for Google Workspace in the Netherlands, reinforcing Google's commitment to privacy, security, and compliance for public sector clients. Google Cloud welcomes such independent assessments as vital for building trust and transparency. The company is committed to assisting customers in meeting their compliance obligations with secure and privacy-focused services. Google Cloud will continue to invest in privacy technologies, transparency, and customer controls to support organizations worldwide. They also offer resources to aid customers in navigating the complex DPIA process.