about cloud in general..
dey are bound by 'cloud act' : which gives them 'extraterrestrial access'..
google it : ..
The Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data Act (CLOUD Act) is a 2018 U.S. law that allows U.S. law enforcement to compel U.S. tech companies to provide electronic data held by them, regardless of where the data is located. This extraterritorial reach enables access to data even if it's stored outside the U.S. but under the "possession, custody, or control" of a U.S. provider. The CLOUD Act also includes a framework for bilateral agreements between the U.S. and other countries to facilitate cross-border data requests for criminal investigations.
Key Aspects of the CLOUD Act:
Extraterritorial Data Access:
It extends the reach of U.S. warrants and court orders to compel U.S. companies to provide data, even if it's physically located in another country.
Bilateral Agreements:
The Act establishes a process for the U.S. and foreign governments to enter into executive agreements for mutual access to electronic data for law enforcement purposes, bypassing traditional mutual legal assistance treaties.
Purpose:
The primary goal is to facilitate cross-border investigations into serious crimes, such as terrorism, violent crimes, and child exploitation, by providing faster access to electronic evidence.
Company Liability:
It provides U.S. providers with legal protection for disclosing data in good faith pursuant to such executive agreements.