Cloud Sovereignty

Q: How is cloud sovereignty different from data residency?

Data residency is about where data is stored. Cloud sovereignty is broader — it includes who controls the infrastructure, who holds the encryption keys, and which country's laws govern access. A US company storing data in the EU may meet residency but not sovereignty requirements.

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Cloud sovereignty is the principle that data stored in the cloud is subject to the laws of the jurisdiction where the cloud infrastructure is physically located. This extends beyond data residency to include operational control, governance, and legal jurisdiction. As governments tighten data…