Data sovereignty – Grip, security and compliance

Do you know exactly under which laws and regulations your company data falls? With the advent of NIS2 and the CLOUD Act, this is no longer a theoretical question, but a rock-hard reality for Dutch organizations. Where data resides not only determines how secure it is, but also which regulations apply to it.

For many companies, data sovereignty was once a nice-to-have, but anno 2025 it is an absolute necessity. The risks of incorrect storage locations or unclear jurisdiction are too great: high fines, reputational damage and operational disruptions lurk.

At ALTA-ICT, we help Dutch organizations get a grip on their data so they stay compliant, have security and avoid unpleasant surprises.

IT Asset Management in SMEs – Grip, Overview and Cost Savings

🔍 What is data sovereignty?

Data sovereignty means that data is stored and managed in accordance with the laws and regulations of the country where it is physically located.
In the Netherlands, this often goes hand in hand with:

AVG/GDPR guidelines from the Personal Data Authority
NEN7510 requirements for healthcare institutions
BIO standards for government agencies
New NIS2 obligations for vital sectors

With the rise of international cloud providers, the question “Where does my data really reside?” is more urgent than ever.

🛠 How do you approach this? – The ALTA-ICT approach

At ALTA-ICT, we provide a practical, ISO-certified route to data sovereignty:

✅ ISO27001 & NEN7510 compliance – certified processes and documentation
✅ Data mapping & location audits – insight into where data is physically stored
✅ Technical migration to EU data centers – without downtime
✅ 24/7 monitoring & reporting – continuous compliance assurance

We work exclusively with Dutch or EU-certified data centers, so that your data remains within the safe boundaries of European legislation.

⚠ Common challenges (and our solutions)

1. Invisible data flows
Cloud applications often store data in multiple countries. We make this completely transparent with data mapping tools.

2. Complex legislation
With NIS2 and the CLOUD Act, obligations are changing rapidly. Our compliance team tracks these changes and adapts your policies immediately.

3. Suppliers without EU physical storage
We help select and migrate to suppliers that do host within the EU.

💰 ROI of data sovereignty

Lower compliance risks → Reduced risk of fines of up to 4% of annual revenue (AVG)
Faster audits → 40% less time spent on external audits
Stronger customer trust → Transparency about data storage increases customer retention

🚀 Conclusion – Get a grip before it has to.

With the rapid adoption of NIS2 and the far-reaching impact of the CLOUD Act, now is the time to rethink your data strategy. Data sovereignty provides certainty, avoids legal pitfalls and protects your business continuity.

📞 S chedule your free data sovereignty consultation today:
alta-ict.co.uk/appointment-making