> [...] While the law could only apply to French-based servers, this would unfairly affect OVH against its competitors, as the law allows for governments to ins

> [...] While the law could only apply to French-based servers, this would unfairly affect OVH against its competitors, as the law allows for governments to install a ‘black box’ that listens to all communication going in and out of the servers, and logs certain pre-ordained types of communication. This seems so unrealistic on so many levels. And, technical issues/risks aside, I don't know any reasons that would be worth keeping your servers on the french territory, if this law is voted. At best, this is hurting businesses. At worst, well, this is just a back door with root access, nothing to worry about.