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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Why act now?

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.

Ready for true data sovereignty?

Let's analyze together how you can set up your cloud infrastructure for the future and ensure compliance.

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