Data Sovereignty

(OBJ 3.3)

Principle that digital information subject to laws of the country where it is collected or processed
Gained importance with cloud computing's global data storage
- Data located in different parts of the world
The geographical location of data storage and processing can significantly impact businesses
- Different countries have different laws and policies
Knowing the physical locations of data centers and the flow of data across borders is important to ensure that information is not illegally transferred

Has stringent rules for data protection and grants individuals strong rights over their personal data
Protects EU citizens' data within EU and EEA borders
Compliance required regardless of data location
Non-compliance leads to significant fines

Strict data sovereignty laws
Require data storage and processing within national borders
Challenge for multinational companies and cloud services to operate in multiple jurisdictions for data storage and processing

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