IBM Canada’s chief technology officer Manav Gupta says data sovereignty should not exclude U.S. technology providers, arguing that strict domestic-only requirements are impractical. While storing Canadian data locally offers some protection, Gupta noted it does not fully shield information from foreign access. He cautioned against policies requiring entirely Canadian-built infrastructure, describing such approaches as unrealistic.
Instead, Gupta said global cloud providers can design systems that allow Canadian authorities to maintain control while benefiting from international scale and integration. His comments come as policymakers push for stronger data sovereignty amid renewed geopolitical tensions involving the United States.
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