Why Data Sovereignty Matters
In an era of geopolitical uncertainty and evolving data regulations, where your data lives determines who can access it. For industrial clients handling sensitive operational data, intellectual property, and customer information, sovereignty is a critical competitive advantage.
European Cloud Strategy: Top 3 Providers
🥇 #1: Scaleway (Partner)
Status: Active Partnership • Production Workloads
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- No US CLOUD Act Exposure: 100% European ownership (Iliad Group, France)
- GAIA-X Aligned: Founding member of European cloud sovereignty initiative
- DPA Available: Standard Data Processing Agreement with SCCs ready
- Regions: Paris, Amsterdam, Warsaw
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🥈 #2: Open Telekom Cloud
Status: Evaluation • Strategic Option
- Deutsche Telekom Backing: German ownership, strict German privacy laws
- German Data Centers: Biere and Magdeburg
- Enterprise Focus: Strong compliance tools and audit trails
- GAIA-X Member: Aligned with European cloud sovereignty standards
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🥉 #3: OVHcloud
Status: Evaluation • Alternative
- European Heritage: French company with strong EU presence
- Competitive Pricing: Cost-effective for large-scale deployments
- Wide EU Coverage: 19 data centers across Europe
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Why We Reject US Cloud Providers
The US CLOUD Act allows US law enforcement to compel US-based companies to provide data stored anywhere in the world—even if it's physically in Europe—without notifying you.
| Criterion |
EU Providers (Scaleway, OTC) |
US Providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) |
| US CLOUD Act Exposure |
✓ No exposure |
✗ Full exposure |
| EU Ownership |
✓ 100% European |
✗ US parent companies |
| GAIA-X Alignment |
✓ Active participants |
✗ Not eligible |
For Enterprise Clients: What You Get
- Legal Protection: Your data protected by EU law, cannot be accessed by US authorities
- Data Processing Agreement: Standard DPA with SCCs included in all contracts
- Audit Rights: Full audit trail and right to inspect infrastructure
- Data Portability: Export data in open formats (NDJSON, Parquet) at any time
- Regional Selection: Choose between Paris, Amsterdam, or Warsaw for primary storage
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Last Updated: January 28, 2026
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