1. Reaching the Cloud Era in the European Union EU28 Cloud Security Conference Riga, 16 June 2015 Pearse O'DONOHUE @PODCloudEU

2. Digital Single Market The global economy is rapidly becoming digital Need Europe-wide solutions, need scale Cross-border opportunities for business and citizens Keep EU on equal footing with major world economies  Digital Single Market Strategy 2

3. Better online access to digital goods and services To end unjustified geo-blocking A more modern and European copyright framework To modernise e-commerce A more efficient and affordable parcel delivery To reduce VAT burden Better access for consumers and businesses 3

4. An environment where digital networks and services can prosper An ambitious overhaul of EU telecoms rules Review the audio-visual media framework Online platforms, intermediaries and sharing economy Reinforce trust and security in digital services Innovative services and advanced digital networks 4

5. Digital as a driver for growth Data economy Inclusive digital economy and society Digital skills and e-government Free flow of data European Cloud Initiative Standardisation and interoperability Enhance the growth potential of the digital economy 5

6. Digital Single Market: supporting cloud in Europe Enhance the Digital Economy Cloud computing & other data services Free flow of data initiative European cloud initiative Interoperability and standardisation 6

7. Digital Single Market Free flow of data - address key obstacles to the freedom of movement of data within the EU European Cloud initiative tackle fragmentation and raise the trust and confidence of users in cross-border cloud services through EU-wide specifications and certification Interoperability & standardisation initiatives increase interoperability of products and services 7

8. Building trust and confidence Cloud Select Industry Group Certification Schemes: List and Meta-framework Code of Conduct European Cloud Partnership Steering Board report: Trusted Cloud Europe Pre-commercial Procurement: Cloud For Europe Network and Information Security Directive 8

9. Building trust and confidence How do we increase awareness of cloud security to create a risk management culture? Where is there a need for common solutions and approaches from Member States and industry to achieve cloud security at a European level? What risk management and cloud security solutions could be further supported by policy or research actions? 9

10. Pearse O'DONOHUE Head of Unit Software & Services, Cloud DG CONNECT European Commission @PODcloudEU EU28 Cloud Security Conference Riga, 16 June 2015 10