Development of Digital Sovereignty
Digital sovereignty is becoming a major priority in national technology and telecommunications strategies. It refers to a country’s ability to control its data, digital infrastructure, and technological resources under its own legal framework.
The United States, the European Union, China, India, and other countries are strengthening requirements related to data storage, processing, and digital infrastructure control. Many governments are implementing data localization policies that require certain categories of data to remain within national borders.
According to Omdia, more than 100 countries have already introduced some form of data sovereignty or localization regulations.
The European Union has become one of the leading regions promoting digital sovereignty. Reuters reports that the EU is developing new cloud and AI policies aimed at reducing dependence on foreign technology providers and strengthening European digital infrastructure.
Experts from the World Economic Forum define digital sovereignty as the ability to control data, software, digital infrastructure, and critical technology systems.
Digital sovereignty is becoming a key factor in national security, technological resilience, and the future digital economy.
