INDUSTRY // GOV. TECH
Google Cloud gets approval to boost European public sector cloud adoption
Google Cloud has strengthened its position in the European public sector after the Dutch government completed a rigorous Data Protection Impact Assessment( DPIA) that concluded the company ' s cloud platform can be used by central government organisations when recommended privacy measures are implemented.
The assessment, carried out in collaboration with SLM Rijk, the Dutch government ' s strategic vendor management agency, marked an important milestone for Google Cloud as governments across Europe continue to scrutinise cloud providers over data protection, sovereignty and regulatory compliance.
According to Google Cloud, all key issues identified during the DPIA process were successfully addressed, resulting in a conclusion that there are no known high data protection risks when the recommended safeguards are followed. The outcome gives Dutch central government organisations a clear pathway to adopting Google Cloud services from a privacy assessment perspective.
The company said the assessment reinforced its commitment to providing highly flexible and scalable cloud infrastructure while maintaining market-leading standards for security, data protection and sovereignty.
It also highlighted the importance of earning the confidence of public sector organisations, where compliance with privacy regulations remains a fundamental requirement rather than simply a competitive advantage.
Google Cloud believes the successful completion of the DPIA provides a strong foundation for public sector organisations throughout the Netherlands to evaluate cloud adoption with greater confidence.
The company also suggested the findings could encourage other European public sector bodies to consider Google Cloud as they pursue Digital Transformation initiatives while maintaining strict privacy and security standards.
The latest assessment builds on Google ' s previous success in the Netherlands, where Google Workspace also completed a Dutch DPIA. That earlier review confirmed the platform could be used safely across Dutch public sector organisations and educational institutions, helping establish Google ' s credentials within highly regulated environments.
Together, the two assessments demonstrate Google ' s continued investment in helping government organisations satisfy complex privacy, security and compliance obligations while benefiting from modern cloud technologies and scalable digital services.
Google Cloud said it welcomed independent assessments that promote greater transparency, accountability and trust between technology suppliers and public institutions.
The company described the Dutch DPIA process as an example of constructive collaboration involving government agencies, independent experts and cloud providers working together to strengthen privacy protections.
The announcement comes as governments across Europe increasingly examine how international cloud providers manage sensitive public sector information amid growing regulatory expectations surrounding digital sovereignty, data residency and cybersecurity.
Looking ahead, Google Cloud said it would continue investing in privacy-enhancing technologies, customer controls and transparency initiatives designed to support organisations throughout Europe and other global markets.
The company reiterated that helping customers meet evolving compliance obligations remains central to its cloud strategy, alongside delivering secure, resilient and privacy-conscious cloud services capable of supporting long-term public sector modernisation and innovation.
The milestone further reinforces Google ' s ambition to become a trusted cloud partner for governments embracing secure digital infrastructure across Europe. �
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