Google Cloud announced that the option to use Claude on infrastructure managed by Anthropic itself is now generally available. In this setup Anthropic acts as the data processor, while billing runs through Google Cloud Marketplace and access is controlled with Google's IAM. The service is offered through US and global endpoints. The existing option, where Claude runs on Google's own infrastructure, remains available for customers who need it.

What it means: For companies that already have a Google Cloud account and spending commitments, the new option makes it easier to reach the latest Claude models without a separate contract and invoice. The difference is not only technical, though. On the Anthropic-managed route, data is processed on Anthropic's infrastructure, which changes who the processor is under the GDPR. A Greek business sending client documents or personal data needs to update its record of processing activities, check the terms for transfers outside the EU and, where required, inform its own customers. The available endpoints are US or global, so firms with an obligation to process inside Europe may need to stay on the Google-hosted option in European regions. In practice the sensible approach is to split workloads: tests and tasks without personal data can use the faster route, while sensitive data stays in an EU region. IT teams should also set IAM permissions so that no user can switch on the new option without approval, and watch costs through the billing reports. It is also worth reviewing which model versions each route offers, since availability and pricing can differ between them.

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