Sovereignty

When comparing data residency and sovereignty for cloud providers in New Zealand, it's essential to consider not just the physical location of the data but also the legal and cultural implications of where and how data is stored and managed. For organisations concerned with US CLOUD Act implications or seeking to align with the values and rights of indigenous communities, local hyperscale solutions like TEAM Cloud powered by Oracle offers considerable advantages over other global hyperscalers. 

Data Residency refers to the physical location where data is stored. Many companies and governments mandate that certain types of data must be stored within the country's borders to comply with local privacy laws and regulations. For cloud providers operating in New Zealand, this means having data centres within the country to meet these requirements. 

Data Sovereignty on the other hand, extends beyond the physical location of the data to include the laws and governance structures that apply to the data, based on its location. This means that even if data is physically stored in New Zealand, the legal jurisdiction under which the data is controlled, accessed, and processed can be critical, especially in light of laws like the US CLOUD Act.