Data sovereignty: what it changes in practice

1) Ownership and access control

Who can access what, how, and with what evidence? Real sovereignty requires controllable permissions, usable audit logs, and role-separated accounts.

2) Encryption keys and chain of trust

Encryption only matters if key governance is clear. Some services encrypt data while keeping keys under provider control. We favor approaches where the chain of trust is explicit.

3) Portability, exports, and an exit plan

Organizations must be able to export email, calendars, documents, and application data in workable formats. Sovereignty includes a realistic exit plan: what to export, how, how long it takes, and where to go next.

4) Retention, archiving, and obligations

Some activities require retention, archiving, and evidence. Practical sovereignty means a clear policy and the right storage model, not just 'keep everything'.

5) Why it matters for law firms

Between confidentiality, client contracts, and liability, data control is insurance. Portability and recovery define business continuity during incidents or provider changes.

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