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"We're done with Teams" – What Swedish authorities can learn from Germany - (Secure meeting, Swedish cloud service)
- yar khader
- 5 days ago
- 1 min read
In June 2025, Schleswig-Holstein – a German state with over 60,000 public employees – decided to uninstall Microsoft Teams and other American cloud services, opting instead for open and European alternatives that respect digital sovereignty and the GDPR .
🗨️ "It's about data control. If you don't own the infrastructure, you don't control the dialogue." – comment from Hacker News user
🔍 What is the problem with American cloud services?
Services like Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet are covered by the US CLOUD Act , which means that US authorities can potentially request access to data – even if it is stored in the EU.
This poses a direct risk to:
Public integrity
Confidential communication
GDPR compliance
✅ Secure Meeting – The Swedish solution for secure video communication
Secure Meeting ( Swedish cloud service)
is a Swedish alternative – built for authorities, municipalities and organizations with high security requirements. The platform:
🛡️ Only uses Swedish data centers (Safespring)
🔒 Offers end-to-end encryption
🇸🇪 Is completely free from third-party risks and foreign clouds
🤝 Built on technology from Pexip, Safespring and Splitvisions
🗨️ “Would like more EU nations to take this approach. Local infrastructure, local laws, local control.” – Reddit user comments on the article
What does this mean for Swedish actors?
Following in Schleswig-Holstein's footsteps is not just a security measure – it's a statement. It's about taking back control of your communications and protecting your citizens' data.
💡 How to do it:
Do you want to communicate securely – without compromise?
👉 Read more about Secure Meeting here or book a demo today.
