UK data watchdog says police use of U.S. cloud services will likely be allowed

The UK’s data protection watchdog says UK police will likely allow the use of cloud services that can send sensitive law enforcement data overseas, including biometrics.

The arrangement will be possible thanks to the information-sharing agreement with the U.S. government known as the U.S. Cloud Act, Computer Weekly reports. The Information Commissioner Office (ICO) told the outlet that UK police can legally use cloud services to send sensitive law enforcement data overseas with “appropriate protections” in place. The Office …

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