<aside> <img src="/icons/shield_gray.svg" alt="/icons/shield_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Data sovereignty is the idea that data is subject to the laws and regulations of the country or region where such data originates.

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GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

• Protects EU citizens’ data within EU and EEA borders
• Compliance required regardless of data location
• Non-compliance leads to significant fines

Data Sovereignty Laws

• Require data storage and processing within national borders
• Challenge for multinational companies and cloud services

Access Restrictions

• Cloud services may restrict access from multiple geographic locations

Data sovereignty and geographical considerations pose complex challenges, but organizations can navigate them successfully with planning, legal guidance, and strategic technology use, ensuring compliance and data protection