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Data Sovereignty 2026: Reality, Relevance, Roadmap

How organizations are redefining control over their data – navigating strategy, regulation, and technological direction

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Data Sovereignty 2026: Reality, Relevance, Roadmap

Start: Q4 2025
Publication: Q1/Q2 2026
Region: Global Research
Authors: Carsten Bange, Timm Grosser 

Data is widely recognized as a strategic asset—but who really controls it? In a world dominated by global cloud platforms, increasing regulatory pressure, and growing cybersecurity threats, data sovereignty is emerging as a core currency of digital autonomy. 

With the EU Data Act, the NIS2 directive, and ongoing geopolitical tensions, the discussion is no longer just about compliance. Instead, data sovereignty is becoming a strategic imperative—critical to long-term competitiveness, resilience, and innovation. 

This BARC survey explores how organizations are approaching data sovereignty in practice. It examines the strategic relevance and perception of data sovereignty, the drivers and blockers that shape current initiatives, and the organizational and technological maturity needed to ensure sustainable data control. 

Ultimately, this study provides a reality check: how sovereign are organizations over their data today—and what will it take to get there? 

Core questions:

  • What role do regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements play in shaping your data sovereignty strategy? 
  • What are the main drivers and barriers your organization faces in achieving data sovereignty? 
  • How does your current data and cloud architecture support or hinder data sovereignty? 
  • How mature is your organization in terms of governance, security, and strategic focus on data sovereignty? 

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