Recital (59)

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Official source: COM(2026) 502 final — Proposal for a Cloud and AI Development Act

(59)

To ensure effective and consistent application of the cloud sovereignty framework,
            Member States should designate one or more competent authorities responsible for
            recognising the auditing procedure and framework and the supervision of recognised
            cloud computing service providers. Those authorities should be granted the necessary
            powers, resources, expertise and technical means to carry out their tasks in an
            effective, impartial and independent manner. Member States should ensure that the
            responsibilities of those authorities are clearly set out and that they cooperate closely
            with each other, with other relevant national authorities, including Data Protection
            Authorities and Cybersecurity Authorities, and with the Commission, where
            appropriate, to ensure consistent supervision and facilitate the exchange of relevant
            information and best practices across the Union. It should be possible for Member
            States to designate one or more existing authorities as competent authorities.

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