We design data-residency controls for critical and personal data; a sovereign-cloud architecture aligned with KVKK, BTK, and BDDK expectations makes data-sovereignty goals measurable.
The critical topics this service addresses and the outcome we deliver in each.
Through a data inventory and classification (personal, sensitive, critical, general) we provide visibility into where data resides.
We design a compliance map and hybrid architecture aligned with KVKK, BTK and BDDK requirements, leaving certification and the final compliance decision to the auditor / legal counsel.
We produce a documentation set ready for regulatory audits with a residency policy, classification matrix and compliance audit checklist.
We make risk, control and compliance indicators visible with measurement targets and an evidence file.
How we phase the service across delivery, governance, and connected service pillars.
We start with a data inventory and classification (personal, sensitive, critical, general), identifying residency-requiring data under KVKK, BDDK and BTK and producing a compliance map.
We carry out a technical/commercial assessment of local cloud providers (Türk Telekom Bulut, Turkcell, local DC providers) and design data transfer and encryption policies together with a hybrid connectivity architecture (ExpressRoute, IPsec VPN, SDCI, peering).
We deliver a data residency policy, sovereign-cloud HLD/LLD documents, a migration plan and a compliance audit guide, and provide pre-audit preparation and post-audit action plan support for KVKK and sector audits.
Illustrative surfaces where this service is commonly activated.
Producing a clear map of local residency requirements for KVKK personal data, BDDK financial data and BTK communication data.
A hybrid strategy that keeps only residency-requiring data and applications in the local cloud and the rest in the global cloud.
Pre-audit preparation for KVKK and sector audits, technical advisory during the audit, and a post-audit action plan.
This service's depth on sector-specific technical and compliance topics.
Classification of KVKK categories, BDDK sensitive data and BTK communication data; design of residency controls with data transfer and encryption policies.
Comparative assessment of Turkey-based providers' SLAs, certifications and redundancy; secure hybrid connectivity with ExpressRoute, IPsec VPN, SDCI and peering.
Documentation aligned with KVKK, BTK and BDDK checklists; certification and the final compliance/legal assessment are left to the auditor and legal counsel.
Regulatory mandates, national security requirements, and cross-border data transfer restrictions impose stringent constraints on where enterprise data can be processed and stored. Organisations in regulated sectors and critical national infrastructure face significant penalties and reputational risk from non-compliant cloud architectures. Our Sovereign Cloud and Data Residency practice designs, deploys, and governs cloud environments that satisfy data localisation requirements while maintaining the agility benefits of modern cloud platforms.
Improve quality indicators through baselines, acceptance criteria, and reviewed evidence
Make operational speed, resilience, and response outcomes measurable through contracted scope and acceptance criteria
Improve quality indicators through baselines, acceptance criteria, and reviewed evidence
Our sovereign cloud engagement spans legal and regulatory analysis, data flow mapping, architecture design, technical implementation, and ongoing compliance monitoring. We work in conjunction with your Data Protection Officer and legal counsel to ensure technical controls are aligned with legal interpretations of applicable regulations. The scope includes existing cloud workloads, SaaS portfolio review, and network border control implementation.
Make risk and response indicators visible through measured controls, rehearsed playbooks, and evidence review
Improve quality indicators through baselines, acceptance criteria, and reviewed evidence
Turn the outcome into a measurable target with baseline, owner, and review cadence
Sovereign cloud deliverables are designed to serve dual audiences: technical teams responsible for implementation and maintenance, and compliance officers who must demonstrate regulatory adherence to auditors and regulators. All evidence packages are formatted for direct submission to relevant Data Protection Authorities and certification bodies.
Reduce DPA audit response time from weeks to days with pre-built evidence packages
Enable data sovereignty certifications such as CISPE to strengthen customer trust in regulated sectors
Maintain zero data residency violations with automated guardrails and monthly compliance reports
A sovereign cloud goes beyond regional data residency by ensuring that cloud operations personnel, infrastructure management, and administrative access are all located within the national jurisdiction. This addresses not only where data is stored but also who can access it and under which legal system they operate, which is a critical distinction for government and regulated industries.
We conduct a SaaS residency risk assessment for each service in scope, evaluating data flows, sub-processor locations, and contractual mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses or Binding Corporate Rules. Where a SaaS service cannot meet residency requirements, we identify compliant alternatives or architect data isolation patterns that prevent sensitive data from leaving the jurisdiction.
Yes, with careful architecture. Major hyperscalers provide sovereign cloud options and data residency add-ons in many jurisdictions. We design architectures that leverage these controls, implement customer-managed keys to prevent provider access, and use Private Link or equivalent to prevent data traversal over public internet paths. The design is validated against your specific regulatory requirements.
AI workloads present unique residency challenges because training data, model weights, and inference requests may each have different flows. We apply data residency controls at each layer: enforcing training data locality, deploying models in-region, and using private endpoint configurations for inference APIs. We also assess any telemetry or model improvement data flows for compliance.
All compliance artefacts are the exclusive property of the client organisation. We transfer all documentation, evidence packages, and automation scripts at project handover with no retention of sensitive client data. Our engagement model is structured so that the client can sustain and extend the compliance programme independently after the initial engagement.
We recommend a quarterly review of technical controls against regulatory updates, with an annual comprehensive re-assessment aligned to your DPIA cycle. We maintain a regulatory change monitoring service that proactively notifies clients of upcoming changes to GDPR guidance, NIS2 implementing acts, and national data protection law amendments that may affect their architecture.
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