Cloud Sovereignty Beyond Location: A Data-Driven Analysis of 17 Providers (heise.de)

• 17 cloud providers were analyzed using data-driven methods.
• 'Sovereignty washing' refers to misleading marketing about sovereignty.
• Beyond location, data access and legal control are critical.

"A data-driven analysis of 17 cloud providers reveals that evaluating cloud sovereignty requires looking beyond data center location. The term 'sovereignty washing' describes misleading marketing claims. The study examines criteria such as data access, encryption, and legal frameworks."