Operational sovereignty refers to an organization's ability to maintain full control and assured access to its digital operations, data, and services, even when these are hosted or managed by external providers such as cloud vendors. This concept is crucial for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, mitigating risks related to data access or service disruptions, and maintaining business continuity. Operational sovereignty involves implementing technical, contractual, and organizational measures that guarantee the organization can always access, manage, and, if necessary, migrate its digital assets regardless of the external provider’s location or legal jurisdiction. It is particularly important for organizations handling sensitive or regulated data.