GDPR and Cloud Act: Why Choose European Hosting for Your Business Documents

Introduction

The protection of corporate data has never been as crucial as it is today. Between the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe and the US Cloud Act, companies are navigating a complex legal environment. Choosing your document storage solution can have major consequences for your legal compliance and the security of your strategic information. Dropia.io offers a European answer to these issues, ensuring optimal protection of your data.

The GDPR: Strict Obligations for Businesses

Expanded Responsibility of Organizations

Since May 2018, the GDPR requires European businesses to:

• Ensure the security of processed personal data

• Control transfers to third countries

• Document the measures of protection implemented

• Notify violations within 72 hours

Deterrent Financial Penalties

Fines can reach 4% of worldwide annual turnover or 20 million euros. Companies like Amazon (€746M), WhatsApp (€225M), and Google (€90M) have already been sanctioned for non-compliance.

The Cloud Act: A Threat to Data Sovereignty

Problematic Extraterritorial Scope

The US Cloud Act of 2018 allows US authorities to:

• Access data stored by American companies

• Circumvent the geographic location of servers

• Ignore local data protection laws

Concrete Impact on European Businesses

Your documents stored with American providers can be accessed by US authorities, even if they are hosted in Europe. This situation creates a direct conflict with the requirements of the GDPR.

Dropia.io: A European Legal Fortress

100% European Hosting

Dropia.io exclusively stores your data on servers located in Europe, ensuring:

• Application of European law exclusively

• Protection against the US Cloud Act

• Native GDPR compliance by design

Security Certifications and Standards

• ISO 27001 Certification for security management

• AES-256 Encryption of data at rest and in transit

• Regular security audits by independent organizations

• Tier III data centers with guaranteed redundancy

Concrete Advantages of European Hosting

Enhanced Legal Security

By choosing Dropia.io, you benefit from:

• Clear European jurisdiction in case of disputes

• Protection against extraterritorial requests

• Automatic compliance with local regulations

Total Transparency

Dropia.io is committed to:

• Publishing an annual transparency report

• Informing immediately in case of data access requests

• Legally resisting requests that do not comply with European law

Impact on Your Compliance Strategy

Reduction of Legal Risks

European hosting eliminates legal gray areas and simplifies your data protection impact assessment (DPIA).

Facilitated Documentation

Your records of processing and security policies are easier to establish with a naturally compliant European provider.

Simplified Auditing and Controls

European supervisory authorities can directly audit the infrastructure, enhancing the credibility of your protection measures.

Performance and Proximity

Optimized Latency

European servers ensure:

• Improved response times for European users

• Faster synchronization of large files

• 99.9% availability with European SLAs

Local Support

• French-speaking technical team available during European business hours

• Understanding of local regulatory and business issues

• Quick escalation in case of an incident

Dropia.io: European Excellence Accessible

Transparent Pricing

Starting at €19.90/month, Dropia.io offers:

• Premium European hosting at no extra cost

• Client support included in your language

• Automatic security updates

• GDPR compliance guaranteed

Secure Migration

The Dropia.io team assists you with:

• Analyzing your compliance needs

• The secure migration of your existing data

• Training your teams on best practices

• Post-migration follow-up to optimize your usage

Anticipating Regulatory Changes

Cyber Resilience Act

The upcoming European regulation on cyber resilience will strengthen security obligations. Dropia.io anticipates these changes to ensure your future compliance.

Digital Services Act

The DSA imposes new obligations on digital platforms. Choosing a European player like Dropia.io protects you from regulatory uncertainties.

Conclusion

In an increasingly complex legal environment, Dropia.io offers the security of a 100% European solution. By combining technical excellence, native GDPR compliance, and protection against the Cloud Act, this platform secures the digital future of your business.

Do not leave your strategic data in legal uncertainty: migrate to Dropia.io and sleep soundly regarding compliance.

Test Dropia.io for free and see for yourself the difference of a solution designed for demanding European businesses.