Anonropic backs down on data hoarding — but the 30-day watch timer stays
anthropic will now store 30-day security data in customer clouds, not its own servers, after enterprise backlash on data sovereignty.
anthropic is modifying its data retention architecture so that enterprise customer data is stored within the customer's own cloud environment rather than on anthropic's servers, while maintaining a 30-day retention window for automated safety monitoring. developed with over 100 customers from regulated industries, this change aims to resolve business blockages related to data sovereignty and compliance without removing the company's ability to monitor for misuse. the policy shift highlights how rigid security controls can clash with enterprise procurement, positioning anthropic to better compete with openai and databricks on data control features. the new storage system is scheduled to launch this fall.