Definition
Sovereign Cloud is a variant of cloud infrastructure in which data is stored and processed within a defined geographical or legal area - typically a country or a region such as the EU. This ensures compliance with local legislation (GDPRGeneral Data Protection Regulation - EU's data protection regulation, applicable in Norway via the EEA Agreement., NIS2EU directive on network and information security - imposes strict security requirements on critical infrastructure.), national security requirements and data sovereignty. All major cloud providers now offer sovereign cloud variants for critical infrastructureSystems and facilities necessary for society's basic functions - including power supply, water systems, telecommunications, and transport. and the public sector.