# Data Sovereignty Data sovereignty refers to the principle that digital data is subject to the laws and governance structures of the country in which it is collected and stored. This concept emphasizes the local jurisdiction's control over data, affecting how it can be accessed, shared, and protected. With increasing global data flows, data sovereignty has become a critical consideration for organizations managing cross-border data. For more information about recent data sovereignty research, please consult the following resources: * [WorldCat](https://search.worldcat.org/search?&offset=1&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Data+Sovereignty) * [Consensus](https://consensus.app/results/?synthesize=off&copilot=off&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Data+Sovereignty) * [Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Data+Sovereignty) Our research team, partners, and the extended Network of the Datasphere have identified the following organizations working at the intersection of data or data governance and data sovereignty. We recognize this is a dynamic field and would appreciate your help to [[contact our research team|improve]] this resource.