The International Working Group on Data Protection in Technology (Berlin Group), led by the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI), has published a working paper dated September 30, 2026, containing recommendations on confidential cloud computing.

This document advocates the use of confidential computing to enhance security and data protection in cloud environments. It outlines the benefits, such as protection against insider threats at the provider, as well as the limitations. The working group makes recommendations aimed at users and manufacturers for implementing this technology in compliance with data protection requirements and which, in combination with other technical and organizational measures, significantly increases the level of protection.