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CLOUD Act

Definition

The Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data Act (US, 2018). Clarifies that US service providers must comply with valid US legal process for data they control regardless of where the data is stored. Also authorises the executive branch to negotiate bilateral executive agreements with foreign governments allowing reciprocal direct access to providers without MLAT routing.

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