The article describes how in a globalized world, data sovereignty poses a challenge for many nations and its existing policies. The breadth of regulatory frameworks creates a conflict that could trespass nations as it ranges from digital authoritarianism to global internet freedom. “Government-imposed internet blackouts cost the global economy $24B in 2022, increasing 41% year over year. Policies such as China’s Personal Information Protection Law, Belarus’ legalization of digital piracy from ‘unfriendly’ countries, or Vietnam’s cybersecurity law each reflect growing government attempts of internet control and government access to data” (Limbago, Data Sovereignty in a Reglobalized World, 2023). This piece summarizes a conflict that not everyone is aware and that it will ultimately affect nations, corporates and the individuals posing digital and geopolitical risks.