Data Sovereignty and Cloud Migration in BFSI: Navigating Global Regulations
The BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) sector is under constant pressure to modernize its IT infrastructure while ensuring compliance with strict data sovereignty regulations. As institutions increasingly adopt the cloud for scalability and cost efficiency, balancing innovation with regulatory adherence becomes paramount. This article explores how BFSI companies manage data sovereignty challenges while leveraging the benefits of cloud migration. Understanding Data Sovereignty in BFSI Data sovereignty refers to the concept that data is subject to the laws and governance structures of the country where it is collected or stored. For BFSI institutions operating across borders, this means navigating a labyrinth of global, regional, and local regulations, such as the GDPR in Europe, CCPA in California, and India’s DPDP Act. According to a recent Gartner report , global spending on compliance in the BFSI sector increased by 14% in 2023, reflecting the growing complexity of reg...