Data sovereignty is no longer just about where data is stored. Modern data architectures span regions, platforms, and access layers. At the same time, analytics, vector databases, and AI applications create new ways for sensitive data to be processed and consumed. As a result, data can remain physically in-region without being truly sovereign.

The white paper Data Sovereignty by Design, written by Actian CTO Emma McGrattan, introduces a practical framework built on three core capabilities: control, enforcement, and proof. It explores how federated architectures, metadata, data contracts, governance-by-design, governed AI, and vector layers help organizations build sovereignty directly into their data architecture. It also includes a Data Sovereignty Checklist to help organizations assess their readiness and identify potential gaps across architecture, governance, access, AI and auditability.

Download the white paper to learn how the control, enforcement, and proof framework can help you build sovereignty into your architecture, strengthen AI readiness, and adapt more easily as regulatory requirements change.