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What is Data Sovereignty?

Data Sovereignty The concept that digital data is subject to the laws and governance structures within the nation where it is collected or stored.

Source: ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, MITRE ATT&CK

How is “Data Sovereignty” Used in Practice?

Data sovereignty requires that cloud providers store and process personal data within the client's national borders in accordance with local law.

Certification Exam Relevance

CISSPCompTIA Security+CEH

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • SOC Analysts
  • Security Engineers
  • Incident Responders

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What is Data Sovereignty?

The concept that digital data is subject to the laws and governance structures within the nation where it is collected or stored.

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