"People should have the ability to know whether their data are being subjected to the laws and access of governments in some other country, and should have the ability to make an informed choice of where their data resides," Smith told the London financial
newspaper.
"The events of the last year undermine some of that trust; that is one of the reasons new steps are needed to address it," he added, referring to the Snowden leaks.
Microsoft spokesperson Kathy Roeder confirmed that the quotes were accurate, but was not able to explain whether this would affect consumers or business users.
http://www.zdnet.com/microsoft-data-stored-overseas-may-increase-nsa-surveillance-scope-7000025908/
Sorry, you need to explain all this at the MEC since your "official" spokesperson can't.