Federated Encryption for Data Sovereignty
Maintain total control of encryption keys across regions
Federated Encryption for Data Sovereignty
Global and multi-jurisdictional organisations face increasing challenges related to data sovereignty, where local laws require that data and encryption keys remain under specific regional control. Centralised cloud-based encryption models can create compliance risks because keys may be held in foreign jurisdictions or accessible to external service providers. This can conflict with regulatory requirements, industry expectations, or contractual obligations.
A federated encryption model distributes key management so that organisations maintain ownership and control of their keys in each region where they operate. This ensures data remains compliant with local regulations while supporting secure international operations. It also reduces exposure to government access requests and supply-chain risks associated with third-party key custody. For sectors such as government, defence, healthcare, and finance, maintaining data sovereignty is essential not only for compliance but also for maintaining trust with citizens, customers, and partners. As digital operations expand globally, organisations must ensure that their encryption approach aligns with regional legal frameworks and operational needs.
- Data sovereignty is a top concern in cloud adoption.
- US breach averages exceed USD 10 million, showing regional risk disparity.
- Multi-region organisations must increasingly demonstrate local key control.
Galaxkey’s Total Data Protection helps with Data Sovereignty
Galaxkey offers a fully federated encryption architecture that allows organisations to host and manage their own encryption keys within preferred geographical regions. Unlike cloud services that store keys centrally or have the ability to access them, Galaxkey ensures complete organisational ownership. No third party including Galaxkey has access to keys or data, supporting strict sovereignty requirements.
Organisations can deploy Galaxkey key servers on-premises or in region-specific cloud environments, maintaining alignment with regional laws, industry standards, and internal governance policies. Cross-border operations can still collaborate securely, as identity-based encryption enables access without compromising local key storage.
Data always remains encrypted, whether in transit or at rest, with no exposure to external jurisdictions. Federated key management also supports business continuity, disaster recovery, and high availability across global operations. Policy-driven controls allow organisations to determine who may access data stored in each region, while audit logs provide full transparency for compliance reviews. Galaxkey’s federated architecture empowers organisations to achieve data sovereignty while maintaining seamless, secure communication and collaboration across international teams
Total Data Sovereignty
Federated approach with Key & Data management with Galaxkey helps businesses control their data within their geographic jurisdiction
Galaxkey supports compliance with data protection and privacy regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA by ensuring sensitive information is encrypted, controlled, and auditable. This reduces compliance risk and helps organisations meet regulatory obligations with confidence.
By encrypting emails at the content level, Galaxkey ensures sensitive information remains protected at all times, even if messages are intercepted, forwarded, or accessed without authorisation. This significantly reduces the risk of data breaches and accidental data exposure.
Persistent encryption and strict access controls ensure sensitive information remains protected, even when shared externally or accessed from different locations.
Work securely with partners, suppliers, and third parties without losing control of your data, ensuring collaboration does not come at the cost of security.