Independent advisory board

Why important?

Additional oversight and accountability for sovereignty decisions.

How measured?

• 0 = No board / no independent governance
• 1 = Planned/announced, not established
• 2 = Internal body without independence
• 3 = External advisory board, but limited role / no enforcement rights
• 4 = Independent board with a formal mandate (oversight), documented
• 5 = Independent board with clear rights (oversight/control) + transparency/evidence
• N/A = no reliable evidence

Sources / Evidence

• https://www.aboutamazon.eu/news/aws/built-operated-controlled-and-secured-in-europe-aws-unveils-new-sovereign-controls-and-governance-structure-for-the-aws-european-sovereign-cloud

Validation questions (RFP)

• Are there independent governance bodies? What powers do they have? Which reporting/audit obligations apply?

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