The Safe Cloud Storage Act would allow cloud storage companies and other vendors to store child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on behalf of law enforcement agencies without fear of being sued, as long as they follow strict security rules. The bill protects these "approved vendors" from civil and criminal liability when performing their contracted duties, though they can still be held responsible if they act with intentional misconduct, negligence, or recklessness. To qualify for this protection, vendors must meet rigorous cybersecurity standards—including annual independent audits, end-to-end encryption, and compliance with federal security frameworks—and must keep all evidence stored within the United States unless the investigating agency specifically approves otherwise. Law enforcement agencies that use these vendors must notify the Department of Justice within 30 days and maintain the evidence according to their normal retention policies and applicable statutes of limitations.
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