1. Sovereignty Risks

This article explores sovereignty as a risk factor in IT and technology, particularly for cloud services. It discusses data access risks (lawful/unlawful backdoors), service availability issues (sanctions, disruptions), and the complexity of operating across multiple jurisdictions. The author argues that sovereignty is not binary but shaped by overlapping legal frameworks, provider origin, and operational dependencies. It emphasizes that technical controls alone cannot mitigate these structural risks, which are rooted in real geopolitical dynamics and national security policies. The article provides a nuanced perspective for IT professionals evaluating cloud providers and data governance strategies.