# The Critical Third Parties (Designation) Regulations 2026, Regulation 2: Designation of Critical Third Parties


Each of the following persons is designated as a critical third party with effect from the dates as detailed—
(a) Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL from 13th July 2026;
(b) Google Cloud EMEA Limited from 13th July 2026;
(c) Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited from 13th July 2026;
(d) Oracle Corporation UK Limited from 13 July 2026.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/777/regulation/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/critical-third-parties-designation-regulations-2026/regulation-2
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