EFF: Google and Amazon: Acknowledged Risks, and Ignored Responsibilities

Incident Summary

EFF stated that in late 2024 it urged Google and Amazon to honor their human-rights commitments, be more transparent with the public, and take meaningful action to address risks posed by Project Nimbus. The text describes Project Nimbus as a cloud computing contract that includes Israel’s Ministry of Defense. The signal frames the issue as a regulatory and privacy concern but provides limited details on any specific government action, penalties, or outcomes. Limited public details available beyond the advocacy request described.

Incident Details

Type

Regulatory Action

Severity

LOW

Status

ACTIVE

Date Occurred

April 2, 2026

External Sources

• https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/google-and-amazon-acknowledged-risks-and-ignored-responsibilities