EU Data Sovereignty
Your data belongs to you – and stays in Europe
The EU Data Act, GDPR transfer risks, and the US CLOUD Act are forcing companies to act. We guide you on the path to sovereign cloud infrastructure in Europe.
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Several regulatory developments and market requirements are driving demand for EU data sovereignty:
EU Data Act
In force since September 2025. Protects non-personal data in the EU from unlawful third-country access. Full switching obligations from 2027.
GDPR Transfer Risks
Data transfers outside the EEA are heavily restricted. Many companies choose EU hosting to minimize compliance effort and risks.
US CLOUD Act
Allows US authorities to access data from US providers – even when stored in the EU. True sovereignty requires EU-operated solutions.
Customer Requirements
More and more B2B customers demand proof of data residency in Europe and protection from extraterritorial laws.
Our Services
We support you comprehensively on the path to data sovereignty:
Sovereignty Assessment
Analysis of your current cloud infrastructure, data flows, and dependencies on US hyperscalers. Identification of compliance gaps.
Migration Strategy
Development of a tailored roadmap for migration to sovereign cloud solutions or on-premise infrastructure – considering costs, risks, and timeframes.
Implementation
Technical support for migration to EU-based providers, sovereign Azure/AWS variants, or your own on-premise infrastructure.
On-Premise Solutions
Development and deployment of software for your own infrastructure. Full control, no cloud dependency, maximum data sovereignty.
Compliance Consulting
Support with GDPR-compliant data transfers, contract design (SCCs, data processing agreements), and documentation.
Our Approach
Four structured steps to sovereign infrastructure.
Current State Analysis
Inventory of your cloud services, data classification, and identification of critical dependencies.
Evaluation & Strategy
Risk assessment, provider comparison, and development of a pragmatic migration strategy.
Migration
Step-by-step migration with minimal operational disruption. Parallel operation and fallback scenarios.
Validation
Compliance verification, documentation, and handover. Optional: regular reviews.
Your Benefits
Legal Certainty
Compliance with GDPR, EU Data Act, and industry-specific requirements without gray areas.
True Sovereignty
Protection from extraterritorial laws like the US CLOUD Act. Full control over your data.
Customer Trust
Competitive advantage through demonstrable data residency in Europe – important for B2B and public sector clients.
Future-Proofing
Preparation for upcoming regulations (AI Act, DORA, NIS2) and increasing sovereignty requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, there is no blanket EU law forcing all companies to store data in the EU. However, GDPR, EU Data Act, and industry regulations create strong practical pressure – especially for personal data, public sector, or critical infrastructure.
Yes, but with limitations. All three now offer 'Sovereign Cloud' variants with EU operations. Without these, risks from the US CLOUD Act remain. We help you evaluate and migrate if needed.
Yes, we develop and deploy software for your own infrastructure as well. On-premise offers maximum control and is ideal for companies with the highest security requirements or existing data center infrastructure.
It depends on complexity and scope. An assessment typically takes 2-4 weeks. The actual migration can range from a few weeks to several months – we use step-by-step approaches with minimal risk.
Not necessarily. EU providers like Hetzner or IONOS are often cheaper than US hyperscalers. Sovereign cloud variants from Azure/AWS may have premiums, but these are often offset by reduced compliance costs and risks.
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