Amazon, Microsoft’s Cloud Services Should Fall Under DMA, EU Says
European regulators move to classify Amazon and Microsoft cloud services as 'gatekeepers' under the Digital Markets Act.
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Where it stands
The European Commission has reached a preliminary position to designate the cloud infrastructure services of Amazon and Microsoft as gatekeepers. This classification would subject both companies to the requirements of the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Reports emphasize the shift toward stricter regulatory oversight of major U.S. cloud providers in the interest of tech sovereignty. Attention now turns to the formal designation process.
Coverage does not yet specify the timeline for final implementation or the specific operational adjustments required of Amazon and Microsoft following this preliminary assessment.
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The reporting (8)
- EU: Microsoft, Amazon cloud services could be classified as gatekeepers Computerworld · 46d ago
- Commission reaches preliminary position that Amazon's and Microsoft's market leading cloud services should be designated under the DMA Digital Markets Act · 46d ago
- EU says Amazon, Microsoft cloud services should fall under digital dominance rules politico.eu · 46d ago
- Amazon, Microsoft Face EU Gatekeeper Push Yahoo Finance · 46d ago
- European Commission lines up Amazon and Microsoft for cloud gatekeeper status The Register · 46d ago
- Brussels tightens rules on US cloud providers as it pushes for tech sovereignty Euronews.com · 46d ago
- EU targets Amazon, Microsoft cloud units for Big Tech “gatekeeper” rules Reuters · 46d ago
- Amazon, Microsoft’s Cloud Services Should Fall Under DMA, EU Says WSJ · 46d ago
Answered
What is the primary regulatory instrument involved?
The Digital Markets Act (DMA), a European regulatory framework governing digital gatekeepers.
Which specific services are affected?
The market-leading cloud services operated by Amazon and Microsoft.
Is the gatekeeper designation finalized?
No, reports indicate the Commission has reached a preliminary position on the matter.
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