When comparing cloud provider standards between the U.S. and other countries, particularly in the European Union (EU), it is important to recognize the differences in regulations these providers must follow. In the U.S., cloud providers are governed by laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) for healthcare data, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) for financial reporting, and the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) for federal information security. These regulations focus on protecting sensitive data. In contrast, cloud providers in the EU must adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which sets stringent rules for data protection and privacy, including the requirement to obtain clear consent before processing personal data