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Why data independence is important
In recent years, governments across Europe have identified digital sovereignty as a strategic priority through various national digitalization strategies.
At the same time, we see more and more organizations reconsidering their data architecture due to increasing geopolitical tensions and stricter privacy requirements.
This analysis examines why organizations choose local data solutions, based on concrete experiences of organizations that have made this consideration and the practical reality of digital independence in 2025.
📚 What does digital sovereignty mean exactly?
Digital sovereignty means more than just “European servers”. It’s about complete control over your own digital ecosystem and independence from foreign tech platforms.
European context: For organizations operating in Europe, this means protection against American legislation such as the Cloud Act and retention of digital value within the European economy.
Important characteristics of data independence:
- Legal certainty – Data falls under European legislation
- Operational independence – No dependence on foreign policy decisions
- Technical autonomy – Own control over updates, changes and access
- Economic independence – Value creation remains within the European economy
💡 Expert insights: why local data control is critical
📈 Legal perspective
“The American Cloud Act of 2018 gives American authorities access to data from American companies, regardless of where this data is physically located. Organizations using American cloud services cannot fully protect their data against American government requests.”
– Based on analysis of American legislation
🔒 Compliance perspective
“Organizations implementing local data solutions report spending less time on legal compliance questions and more direct alignment with European audit requirements.*”
– EasyData client research 2023-2024
Concrete considerations from practice
🏛️ Public sector benefits
Government organizations have specific benefits with local solutions: direct compliance with open government regulations, no conflicts with national security requirements, and local accountability for data processing.
🏦 Financial services
Banks and insurers report easier regulatory compliance, complete control over audit trails, and no concerns about foreign supervisors when using European data infrastructure.
🏥 Healthcare organizations
Healthcare organizations experience direct compliance with medical data protection regulations, complete control over patient data, and faster adaptation to local healthcare standards.
🏭 Manufacturing industry
Industrial organizations value protection of intellectual property, no risk of technology embargoes, and retention of competitive advantage through local data storage according to European legislation.
The Cloud Act reality: concrete risks
The American Cloud Act of 2018 has direct consequences for organizations using American cloud services.
Practical example: A European municipality processing bank statements via American cloud services cannot fully protect this data against American government requests, even if servers are physically located in Europe.
EasyData’s approach: Our Financial Search solution for municipalities processes bank statements in fully European infrastructure, where personal data never leaves European jurisdiction.
Geopolitical lessons: The sudden service interruptions for Russian users of Western cloud services in 2022 illustrated how quickly access can be cut off by international conflicts.*
🌍 The European advantage
Why companies choose EasyData
- ✓ European datacenter – Complete control within European borders
- ✓ 25+ years of expertise – Knowledge of compliance since 1999
- ✓ Dedicated support – Direct help without timezone issues
- ✓ Open European standards – Real independence without vendor lock-in
Measurable results of local data solutions
Organizations that switched to European infrastructure report concrete benefits in multiple areas.*
📋 Compliance benefits
Organizations report substantial time savings on legal compliance questions, direct alignment with European audit requirements, and reduced complexity in regulatory reporting.*
⚡ Operational benefits
Faster implementation of region-specific functionality, more direct support, and increased employee confidence in data protection through local control.*
🎯 Strategic benefits
Reduced dependence on international policy changes, retention of data value within the European economy, and improved crisis resistance through local infrastructure.*
💶 Economic impact
Retention of data value within own economy, independence from foreign tech suppliers and their pricing, and stimulation of the European tech sector and innovation.
Practical steps for organizations
🔍 Assessment framework
1. Data classification: Which data is truly critical for your organization? Not all data requires the same level of security.
2. Compliance mapping: Which European requirements apply? GDPR requirements differ per sector and organization size.
3. Risk assessment: What are the real costs of data loss, access by foreign authorities, or service interruptions?
4. Total Cost of Ownership: What are all costs over 5-10 years, including compliance, legal risks, and operational impact?
⚖️ Supplier evaluation
When choosing European data partners: track record with European compliance, technical capabilities that can compete on functionality, financial stability for reliable long-term partnership, and integration possibilities with existing systems.
EasyData’s 25+ years of experience with European data solutions
As a pioneer in data solutions since 1999, we help organizations implement secure infrastructure, long before it became mainstream.
Today, we apply this experience by taking concrete steps that strengthen local data control. By connecting open source modules to our ESV Platform, we offer organizations real freedom of choice: use from our European datacenter or complete control via implementation on your own servers.
From pioneer to practical solutions
While governments across Europe conduct explorations into digital independence and develop regional cloud initiatives, EasyData delivers directly working alternatives. The European principle “open where possible, protect where necessary” – we make this principle a reality.
Our ESV Platform runs on NextCloud infrastructure, the same European technology already used by hundreds of European municipalities and organizations. With our years of NextCloud expertise, we help organizations realize data independence without loss of functionality.
European expertise, European values
Whether organizations choose our European datacenter solution or complete control via on-premise implementation – both options guarantee data security within European jurisdiction and legislation. This practical approach shows that digital independence is more than policy: it’s a workable reality for every organization that wants to maintain control over its digital future.
🏛️ Government
From bank statement analysis for municipalities to complex document processing for government organizations – always in European datacenters with full GDPR compliance.
🏦 Financial sector
Automation of credit processing, fraud detection, and compliance reporting for banks while maintaining complete control over critical financial data.
🏥 Healthcare and welfare
Implementation of OCR technology for healthcare documents with strict compliance with European privacy legislation and patient rights.
🏭 Industry and SMEs
From invoice processing to complex process automation – European innovation for European companies.
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Frequently asked questions about digital sovereignty
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📝 About the author
Disclaimer: *All mentioned results are based on internal analysis of EasyData’s implementations at European organizations, conducted between 2023-2024. Individual performance varies per organization depending on factors such as process maturity, data quality and project scope. EasyData calculates realistic expectations specific to your situation during the free audit. For detailed case studies and methodology, contact us.