Defined controls
Data, metadata, support, operational control and legal control are treated as separate requirements.
Cloud infrastructure whose residency and operating-control commitments are explicit.
INSIDE STATIC SOVEREIGN CLOUD
Sovereign Cloud addresses requirements that extend beyond the location of stored data. The service must identify the actual legal, operational and infrastructure controls promised for the environment.
Data, metadata, support, operational control and legal control are treated as separate requirements.
Network independence and disconnected capability are identified where they are part of the specific environment.
Modern cloud capabilities can be brought to the required customer or national environment where practical.
Data residency alone does not establish sovereignty. The public claim must match the controls actually provided.