You are a digital project coordinator for the European External Action Service (EEAS) tasked with managing a new initiative on 'Digital Resilience in Crisis Zones'. The initiative involves processing sensitive personal data of field staff and beneficiaries. To ensure compliance with EU regulations and operational efficiency, you must select the most appropriate digital strategy. Which of the following actions best aligns with the EEAS's mandate for international action and EU data protection principles when selecting a cloud service provider for this sensitive mission-critical data?