Data Sovereignty & Cloud Innovation in Luxembourg

In Luxembourg, where strict regulations govern data sovereignty, privacy, and residency, digital leaders face critical decisions when it comes to adopting cloud solutions. The choices range from air-gapped clouds that provide full isolation for sectors with the highest security requirements to public clouds that offer greater flexibility but must still comply with local laws.

This exclusive round table invites CIOs, CTOs, and digital leaders to engage in a peer-to-peer exchange, discussing the specific cloud strategies that work in Luxembourg's regulatory framework. As data privacy regulations evolve, so do the "flavours" of cloud solutions available to businesses. Luxembourg is a highly regulated market, especially for the financial and healthcare sectors, where specific safeguards for cloud services, including guarantees of data sovereignty and localisation, are required.

The goal of this round table is to offer seasoned CIOs the opportunity to share their real-world experiences while giving all participants a platform to critically assess cloud adoption strategies. Whether you have to meet stringent security demands or explore the use of public cloud services in compliance with Luxembourg’s GDPR and CFF requirements, this round table will help you understand which solutions best meet the specific needs of your organisation.

Key Topics of Discussion:

• Luxembourg's Data Residency and Sovereignty Laws: What are the legal implications of using cloud services in Luxembourg? Can organisations use data centres in neighbouring countries (e.g. Google Sovereign Cloud in Frankfurt) while complying with Luxembourg’s sovereignty and data residency requirements?
• CSSF Circular 17/654: How do financial institutions and critical sectors comply with this circular, which mandates strict data localisation for certain sensitive workloads? What solutions exist for organisations that must physically isolate data?
• Types of Cloud Solutions: An examination of the different cloud flavours—from air-gapped(completely isolated) for high-security sectors to public clouds that must navigate the intricate demands of GDPR and Luxembourg’s local regulations.
• Cross-border Cloud Usage: What is the feasibility of cross-border cloud usage for Luxembourgish businesses? What risks and benefits are involved in using cloud services with data centres located outside Luxembourg?