Data protection and digital autonomy are increasingly critical, requiring organizations to rely on cloud services that are not only secure but fully sovereign. As an award winning pioneer in data protection and sovereignty for media hosting and streaming, Jet-Stream.com is committed to providing a cloud environment that meets the strictest European requirements for digital sovereignty. Our solutions are designed not just to protect, but to ensure our customers retain full control and independence: exactly as demanded by the SEAL-4 standard, the highest level of digital sovereignty under the Cloud Sovereignty Framework.

What Is SEAL-4 and Why Does It Matter?

The Sovereignty Effective Assurance Level (SEAL) framework measures digital sovereignty across eight key objectives, including strategic autonomy, legal independence, data control, operational resilience, and technological transparency. SEAL-4 represents full digital sovereignty: technology and operations entirely under European control, free from critical dependencies on non-EU entities, and subject only to European laws and regulations.

For organizations handling sensitive data, critical infrastructure, or strategic assets, SEAL-4 is not a luxury: it’s a necessity. It guarantees that your data, operations, and technologies are shielded from foreign legal claims, access, or control, a requirement for governments, healthcare providers, financial institutions, and businesses determined to maintain control over their digital future.

Transparency: how Jet-Stream.com Meets SEAL-4

1. Strategic Sovereignty (SOV-1): Anchored in Europe

Jet-Stream.com is a 100% European company, with its headquarters, decision-making, and financial structure firmly rooted in the EU. Our shareholder and operational teams operate exclusively under European jurisdiction, ensuring:

  • No foreign influence on our corporate policies or service delivery.
  • Investments and value creation remain within the EU, contributing to Europe’s digital economy.
  • Resilience against acquisitions or control by non-EU parties.

2. Legal and Jurisdictional Sovereignty (SOV-2): Exclusively European Law

Our services are governed solely by Dutch and European law, meaning:

  • No exposure to foreign legislation such as the U.S. CLOUD Act or Chinese cybersecurity laws.
  • Contracts and intellectual property are registered and managed within the EU.
  • No backdoors or forced data access for non-EU authorities.

3. Data and AI Sovereignty (SOV-3): Your Media, Your Control

At Jet-Stream.com, customers retain full ownership of their media and metadata. Additionally:

  • All our data centers are in the Netherlands, complying with the strictest European privacy laws, including GDPR.
  • No data processing outside the EU, even as a fallback.

4. Operational Sovereignty (SOV-4): Independent and Resilient

We believe in true independence. That’s why:

  • No vendor lock-in: Our platforms are designed for seamless migration and integration.
  • European expertise: Our team consists of local specialists, with no reliance on non-EU vendors.
  • Full documentation is available to customers, enabling long-term autonomous operations.

5. Supply Chain Sovereignty (SOV-5): Transparent and European Sourcing

We work exclusively with European hardware and software suppliers, prioritizing:

  • Open-source and European software, with full visibility into the supply chain.
  • Audit rights for customers to verify the origin and security of our technology.

6. Technological Sovereignty (SOV-6): Open, Interoperable, and Independent

Our technology is built on open standards and non-proprietary protocols, ensuring customers:

  • No dependency on closed systems or foreign tech giants.
  • Full control over a multi-vendor CDN architecture for realtime switching and migration.
  • Full access to architecture documentation, data flows, and dependencies.
  • Freedom to audit, modify, and expand without restrictions.

7. Security and Compliance (SOV-7): European Standards, European Oversight

Security is foundational at Jet-Stream.com. We:

  • Provide customers with direct access to logs, monitoring, and security audits.

8. Sustainability (SOV-8): Green Sovereignty

Beyond digital independence, we pursue environmental sustainability:

  • Our data centers run on 100% renewable energy.
  • Circular economy principles for hardware: reuse, refurbishment, and responsible recycling.
  • Transparent reporting of our carbon footprint and energy efficiency (PUE < 1.2).

Why Choose Jet-Stream.com?

SEAL-4 is a commitment to trust, control, and future proofing. By choosing Jet-Stream.com, you gain: 

  • 100% European control over your data and operations. 
  • No hidden dependencies on non-EU parties. 
  • Flexibility and portability, so you can switch providers without lock-in. 
  • A partner that takes your digital sovereignty seriously.

In a world where digital autonomy is increasingly under threat, Jet-Stream.com offers more than a cloud solution: we provide a strategic guarantee for your organization.

Want to learn more about how Jet-Stream.com can help your organization achieve SEAL-4 compliance? Contact us for more information.

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