Data Sovereignty, Delivered
Keep files in your jurisdiction, without migration or vendor lock-in. MyWorkDrive was founded on a simple principle: your data should stay under your control.
Deploy on-premises or in-country, authenticate with your identity provider of choice, and give users modern, secure access to on-server files without moving data to someone else's cloud.
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Why MyWorkDrive for Data Sovereignty
Keep files on infrastructure you own or trust: on-prem, private cloud, or regional providers. Meet sovereignty requirements while delivering a simple, familiar file experience for end users.
Authentication Independence
Use local Active Directory or any SAML IdP (such as Okta, Ping, OneLogin). Entra ID optional.
Office Editing Without Lock-In
Host Office Online Server or OnlyOffice locally or in country. No mandatory Microsoft 365 dependency.
Modern Access, Zero Migration
Web, mapped drive, and mobile apps connect directly to your existing SMB shares or S3/Azure-compatible storage.
Compliance Ready
Aligns with GDPR, HIPAA, CMMC, and other national data sovereignty laws by keeping data within required jurisdictions.
Architecture Options
MyWorkDrive provides the flexibility to deploy in any environment.
- On-Prem Only: controller + storage inside your facilities
- Private/Regional Cloud: controller in-country-; storage in local DC or regional cloud
- Hybrid: mix on-prem shares and in-country object storage
- AirGapped-/Restricted: local AD, private DNS, no direct internet dependency
Flexible Storage Integration Options
Choose where your data lives. MyWorkDrive adapts to you.
- On-premises for maximum control
- Local data centers within your jurisdiction
- Connect to existing SMB storage (Windows file servers, NAS)
- Azure Blob / Azure Files / S3-compatible object storage you own
- In-country hosting through trusted regional providers
Office Integration Without Cloud Lock-In
Edit Office documents with your preferred editor.
- Office Online Server hosted locally
- Only Office hosted locally or with an in-country provider
- No forced dependence on Microsoft 365
Secure Remote Access & Collaboration
Deliver modern access while maintaining full control over information flow.
- Access anywhere: web file manager, mapped drive (Windows/macOS), iOS/Android apps
- Granular permissions: inherits NTFS/AD groups; respect existing folder Access Control Lists
- Sharing with confidence: create public sharing links and controlled external access without relocating files
- Visibility & governance: centralized auditing, admin controls, Syslog integration
How It Works
Install MyWorkDrive
Deploy on any Windows Server (on-premises or cloud). No data migration needed.
Integrate Identity
Integrate with Active Directory or Entra ID,
automatically. Support for SAML directories.
Connect File Shares
Connect instantly to local or cloud storage. Including
SMB, NAS, Azure Files, Azure Blob, S3 object storage.
Access Anywhere
Secure file access from any device via mapped drive, web browser, or mobile apps. No VPN required.
Support for sovereignty-driven compliance initiatives.
GDPR / EU Member State Laws
Keep personal data inside required jurisdictions
HIPPA
Maintain control of PHI storage location and access auditing
National Data Sovereignty Laws
Respect in-country storage and access requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between data sovereignty and data residency?
Residency is where data physically sits. Sovereignty means data is governed by the laws of where it resides. MyWorkDrive helps you satisfy both requirements.
Do we need Entra ID?
No. You can use local Active Directory or any SAML IdP (Okta, Ping, OneLogin, etc.).
Can we edit Office documents without Microsoft 365?
Yes. Use Office Online Server or OnlyOffice hosted locally or in-country.
Will we have to migrate files?
No. MyWorkDrive connects to your existing Windows file shares, NAS, or S3/Azure-compatible storage.
How does MyWorkDrive help with GDPR/HIPAA?
By keeping data in your jurisdiction and inheriting least-privilege access via existing AD/NTFS permissions, you maintain control over storage location and access auditing.
Can external parties access files without copying them out?
Yes. Provide time-bound links and restricted access while files remain on your storage.