Data Sovereignty

The principle that data is subject to the laws and governance structures of the nation or region in which it is collected or stored, affecting cross-border AI applications.

The idea that data is subject to the laws of the country where it's stored. If your AI training data is stored in Germany, German privacy laws apply; even if your company is in the U.S.

Data sovereignty is a critical strategic consideration for any organisation operating across borders. Your AI governance framework must account for local data residency laws and ensure AI training and deployment comply with jurisdictional requirements.