Cloud Sovereignty: Very Complex and Difficult to Achieve
Computer Weekly, Monday, September 21st, 2026
Achieving true digital sovereignty is immensely difficult as geopolitical tensions, complex global supply chains and “sovereignty-washing” complicate IT infrastructure security
TL;DR – True digital sovereignty is hard to achieve
Most technology stacks rely on foreign elements and open-source dependencies.
Vague supplier claims and the US Cloud Act complicate data protection.
Automated tooling is limited, requiring manual audits and spreadsheets.
Enterprises use air-gapping and encryption keys to secure data.
Testing exit strategies is difficult, disruptive and rarely practiced.
Total independence is unrealistic; sovereignty serves as a risk hedge.