EBA Publishes Final Report on Recommendations on Cloud Outsourcing
EBA published final guidance on the use of cloud service providers by financial institutions. The guidance, which is applicable as of July 01, 2018, is addressed to credit institutions, investment firms, and competent authorities.
In its guidance, EBA offers recommendations that clarify the EU-wide supervisory expectations if institutions intend to adopt cloud computing, to allow them to leverage the benefits of using cloud services, while ensuring that any related risks are adequately identified and managed. The guidance builds on the existing guidelines on outsourcing developed by the Committee of European Banking Supervisors (CEBS) and provides additional clarity on cloud computing. The EBA recommendations address five key areas: security of data and systems; location of data and data processing; access and audit rights; chain outsourcing; and contingency plans and exit strategies.
The recommendations have been developed according to Article 16 of Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010, which mandates EBA to issue guidelines and recommendations addressed to competent authorities, with a view to establishing consistent, efficient, and effective supervisory practices and ensuring the common, uniform, and consistent application of EU law. The principle of proportionality applies throughout the recommendations, which should be employed in a manner proportionate to the size, structure, and operational environment of the institution as well as the nature, scale, and complexity of its activities. The recommendations fit into the broader EBA work on fintech, as cloud computing is an important enabling technology leveraged by financial institutions to deliver innovative financial products and services. The growing importance of cloud services as a driver of innovation and the increasing interest on the use of cloud outsourcing solutions within the banking industry have prompted EBA to develop these recommendations on its own initiative.
Related Link: Press Release
Effective Date: July 01, 2018
Keywords: Europe, EU, Banking, Cloud Outsourcing, Cloud Computing, Proportionality, Fintech, EBA
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