No data localization obligation


The requirement to set up a subsidiarymeans a subsidiary undertaking within the meaning of Article 2, point (10), and Article 22 of Directive 2013/34/EU; in the Union should not prevent the critical ICT third-party service providermeans an ICT third-party service provider designated as critical in accordance with Article 31; from supplying ICT servicesmeans digital and data services provided through ICT systems to one or more internal or external users on an ongoing basis, including hardware as a service and hardware services which includes the provision of technical support via software or firmware updates by the hardware provider, excluding traditional analogue telephone services; and related technical support from facilities and infrastructure located outside the Union. This Regulation does not impose a data localisation obligation as it does not require data storage or processing to be undertaken in the Union.