Digital Sovereignty and the European Cloud Advantage

This document is a report discussing the concept of digital sovereignty and its implications for the European cloud market. It outlines the increasing importance of data sovereignty for companies in strategic sectors such as public administration, healthcare, finance, and telecommunications. The report defines digital sovereignty as the ability of organizations to control where, how, and by whom their data is processed, emphasizing the need for compliance with European regulations like GDPR. It details the essential principles that cloud providers must adhere to, including data residency, jurisdiction, protection, independence, mobility, transparency, and accountability. The report highlights the growth of the cloud market in Italy and the emergence of a competitive paradigm favoring local cloud providers. It also mentions European initiatives aimed at building a sovereign digital infrastructure. The document concludes by asserting that digital sovereignty is crucial for ensuring business continuity, trust, and long-term competitiveness in the digital landscape.