Data Jurisdiction
Understand where your data is stored and which legal frameworks apply.
Data Jurisdiction
SovSeal stores data across multiple jurisdictions using decentralized storage networks. Understanding where your data resides and which laws apply is important for comprehensive estate planning.
We select jurisdictions with strong privacy protections and data sovereignty laws. You can request information about specific storage locations from our compliance team.
Storage Architecture
Geographic Distribution
Your encrypted data is stored across multiple regions:
- Primary redundancy: Multiple copies in different data centers
- Geographic distribution: Copies across different countries
- Provider diversity: Multiple storage network providers
- Jurisdictional selection: Preference for strong privacy jurisdictions
Why Multiple Jurisdictions?
- Resilience: No single point of failure
- Latency: Faster access from more locations
- Privacy: Benefit from strongest applicable laws
- Permanence: Survives local disruptions
Legal Frameworks
Primary Jurisdictions
SovSeal operates with attention to:
| Jurisdiction | Framework | Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| European Union | GDPR | Strong privacy, portability rights |
| Switzerland | FADP | Bank-level data protection |
| United States | State laws + sector regs | Varied by state |
| Singapore | PDPA | Strong digital economy framework |
Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights including:
- Access: Know what data we hold about you
- Portability: Export your data in standard formats
- Deletion: Request removal of your data
- Correction: Update incorrect information
Note that deletion requests cover account metadata we hold directly. Your encrypted vault data on decentralized storage may persist independently — this is a feature of the permanence architecture.
Requesting Jurisdiction Information
What We Can Tell You
Upon request, we can provide:
- General regions where your data is stored
- Legal frameworks applicable to each location
- Data protection standards we maintain
- Links to relevant privacy policies
How to Request
Contact our compliance team:
- Email: privacy@sovseal.com
- Subject: "Data Jurisdiction Inquiry"
- Include your account email for verification
We respond to jurisdiction inquiries within 5 business days.
Implications for Estate Planning
Cross-Border Estates
If your estate spans multiple jurisdictions:
- Consider which country's laws govern digital assets
- Discuss with attorneys in each relevant jurisdiction
- Our release conditions are designed for general compatibility
- Specific provisions may need local adaptation
International Access
Trusted contacts can access vaults from anywhere:
- No geographic restrictions on claiming access
- Verification processes work internationally
- Language support for major languages
Data Localization Requests
Enterprise Options
For Institutional clients with specific requirements:
- Region selection: Prioritize specific jurisdictions
- Exclusion zones: Avoid specific countries
- Custom compliance: Meet sector-specific requirements
- Documentation: Compliance attestations available
Contact our enterprise team for custom arrangements.
Privacy Framework Compliance
GDPR Compliance
For EU users or data:
- Lawful basis for processing documented
- Data protection impact assessments conducted
- Data protection officer designated
- Cross-border transfer mechanisms in place
CCPA Compliance
For California residents:
- Right to know what data is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt out of data sales (we don't sell data)
- Non-discrimination for exercising rights