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Data Sovereignty
Definition
The principle that data is subject to the laws and governance structures of the country in which it is collected or stored. Data sovereignty requirements affect cloud computing architecture, cross-border data transfers, and vendor selection, particularly in light of GDPR restrictions on transfers to countries without adequate data protection standards.
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