Data sovereignty: take control of your data

Do you know exactly where your data is, who has access to it, and under which legislation it falls? Especially in times of increasing regulation and geopolitical uncertainty, it is essential to have full control over your data.

Data sovereignty means that your organization decides what happens with its data. It is more than just where your data is physically stored. It is about control: over encryption, access, legal frameworks, and understanding the technology behind it.

As European legislation such as GDPR and NIS2 becomes stricter, and U.S. laws like the Cloud Act can interfere, data sovereignty is not just smart, it is necessary.

Why data sovereignty matters

Many organizations still rely on cloud services from U.S. tech giants. That is convenient, but not without risk. Even if your data is physically stored in the Netherlands, U.S. authorities could request access under the Cloud Act, while you still need to comply with European regulations such as GDPR or the Schrems II ruling, which invalidated the Privacy Shield.

Not being in control of your data creates risks and uncertainty for your customers, regulators, and partners. The solution is a data strategy that gives you full control, from infrastructure to encryption keys.

Organizations that manage data sovereignty properly know exactly where their data is, control access and keys themselves, maintain legal oversight, and have full insight into infrastructure, processes, and security measures. This means no black boxes, no vendor lock-in, and no surprises, just control and predictability.

The role of local infrastructure

The Netherlands has everything needed to implement data sovereignty. With ultra-fast and reliable connectivity via AMS-IX, ISO-certified data centers meeting the highest security standards, Dutch-language support without intermediaries, and full legal coverage within the EU, you combine technological quality with legal certainty — something hyperscalers outside Europe rarely provide.

Benefits of taking control

By carefully considering how your sensitive data is managed and where you can exercise control, you retain ownership over your data and infrastructure. This makes it easier to comply with laws such as GDPR, NIS2, and DORA, while demonstrating trust to customers, partners, and regulators.

At the same time, you remain flexible and innovative, without depending on a single provider. Data sovereignty is therefore not just a matter of compliance, but a strategic advantage.

Your data, your rules

At GX, we believe data sovereignty should never be compromised. That’s why we combine our expertise in data-driven digital platforms with technical knowledge to provide a complete solution where:

• Your data is fully hosted in the Netherlands

• You have full control over encryption and key management

• You remain independent from U.S. cloud providers

• You demonstrably comply with European laws and regulations

Everything is focused on one goal: your control over your data, without compromising innovation, performance, or security.

Curious how data sovereignty could work in your organization?

Get in touch. We are happy to explore a solution that fits your situation — transparent, secure, and future-proof.