At SOVERN, we believe that the infrastructure for European regulations must be built with European values at its core. Our governance model is designed to ensure that our platform remains aligned with these values while providing the highest levels of security, transparency, and accountability.
We recognize that as a provider of critical regulatory infrastructure, we have a responsibility to uphold the highest standards of trust and governance. This includes ensuring data sovereignty, maintaining transparent operations, and providing mechanisms for oversight and accountability.
Our governance framework is built on four pillars: European Sovereignty, Security & Compliance, Transparency & Explainability, and Accountability & Oversight.
Our platform is designed to reinforce European digital sovereignty, with EU data residency, European ownership, and alignment with EU strategic autonomy goals.
We maintain the highest standards of security and compliance, with GDPR compliance by design, certification to EU standards, and regular security audits.
Our platform provides full traceability from regulatory text to execution, with explainable decisions and transparent operations.
We have established mechanisms for accountability and oversight, including an independent governance board, regular audits, and stakeholder engagement.
Our approach to data sovereignty ensures that European regulatory data remains under European control.
All data processed by SOVERN is stored exclusively on infrastructure located within the European Union, ensuring compliance with EU data protection requirements.
Our architecture ensures strict segregation of data between different customers and regulatory domains, with appropriate access controls and encryption.
SOVERN is deployed on infrastructure that meets the European Union Cloud Services Scheme (EUCS) certification requirements at the "High" level.
Our commitment to European data sovereignty goes beyond technical measures. We have structured our organization to ensure that control over data and operations remains firmly within the European Union.
SOVERN is majority-owned by European investors, with governance structures that ensure European control over strategic decisions.
Our core operations, including development, support, and management, are based in the European Union.
Our contracts are governed by EU law, with dispute resolution mechanisms within the European Union.
Our legal and technical architecture is designed to minimize exposure to non-EU legal jurisdictions.
Our comprehensive security and compliance program ensures the integrity and confidentiality of regulatory data.
Our security architecture is designed to protect against the full spectrum of threats, with multiple layers of defense and continuous monitoring.
Our compliance framework ensures adherence to relevant regulations and standards, with regular audits and certifications.
Our Security Assurance Program provides customers with transparency into our security practices and compliance status.
Comprehensive security documentation available to customers under NDA, including architecture diagrams, policies, and procedures.
Access to third-party audit reports, penetration test results, and compliance certifications.
Support for customer security reviews, including questionnaires and virtual or on-site assessments.
Real-time security and compliance dashboards available to customers through our Trust Portal.
Our platform provides full transparency into how regulations are implemented and executed.
Every component in our platform is linked to the specific regulatory text it implements, with references to articles, paragraphs, and subparagraphs.
"The embedded emissions referred to in paragraph 1 shall be calculated in accordance with the methods set out in Annex III..."
Our platform provides visibility into how regulatory requirements are implemented in code, with annotations linking code to regulatory text.
Users can trace how regulatory requirements flow through execution workflows, with visibility into decision points and data transformations.
Our platform provides clear explanations for all regulatory decisions, enabling users to understand the reasoning behind outcomes.
Comprehensive audit trails provide a record of all actions and decisions, enabling verification and accountability.
Our governance structure ensures that our platform remains aligned with European values and regulatory requirements.
Independent board with representatives from industry, academia, and civil society that provides oversight of our operations.
Dedicated committee that reviews our practices and policies to ensure alignment with European values and ethical principles.
Expert council that ensures our platform accurately implements regulatory requirements and adapts to regulatory changes.
Governance bodies operate independently from commercial interests, with clear mandates and authority.
Governance processes and decisions are documented and made available to stakeholders.
Clear lines of accountability for decisions and actions, with regular reporting to stakeholders.
Governance bodies include diverse perspectives and stakeholders to ensure balanced decision-making.
We actively engage with regulatory authorities and stakeholders to ensure our platform remains aligned with regulatory requirements and expectations.
Regular consultation with regulatory authorities on implementation approaches and interpretations.
Participation in industry working groups and standards bodies to shape best practices.
Constructive engagement with policy development to improve regulatory implementation.
Answers to frequently asked questions about our trust and governance framework.
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