The Data Economy

Data becomes critical economic asset:

Data Governance Challenges

Balancing innovation with protection: - GDPR implementation leading globally - Data sovereignty concerns - Cloud provider dependencies - Cross-border data flows - Privacy versus innovation tensions

French Cloud Initiatives

Seeking strategic autonomy: - Gaia-X European cloud project - OVHcloud as national champion - Sovereign cloud requirements - US hyperscaler partnerships - Limited scale versus giants

Data Spaces Development

Sectoral data sharing frameworks: - Health Data Hub enabling research - Mobility data for transport planning - Agricultural data platforms - Energy consumption optimization - Competitive concerns limiting sharing