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
Data sovereignty architecture diagram showing on-premises, private cloud, hybrid, and air-gapped deployment options

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
Flexible storage integration options showing on-premises servers, data centers, SMB storage, Azure, and S3 compatible storage

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
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secure remote access

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

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Install MyWorkDrive


Deploy on any Windows Server (on-premises or cloud). No data migration needed.

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Integrate Identity


Integrate with Active Directory or Entra ID, automatically. Support for SAML directories.

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Connect File Shares


Connect instantly to local or cloud storage. Including SMB, NAS, Azure Files, Azure Blob, S3 object storage.

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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

HIPAA

Maintain control of PHI storage location and access auditing

National Data
Sovereignty Laws

Respect in-country storage and access requirements

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Comparison diagram showing MyWorkDrive advantages over cloud-first platforms including data control and deployment flexibility

Why Organizations Choose MyWorkDrive Over "CloudFirst" File Platforms

  • No relocation of data, keep existing shares and ACLs
  • No vendor lock-in, choose editors, IdPs, and storage
  • Faster time-to-value, deploy in hours using what you already have
  • Predictable costs, avoid per GB egress and migration projects
  • Sovereignty by design, built for in-country hosting

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.
No. You can use local Active Directory or any SAML IdP (Okta, Ping, OneLogin, etc.).
Yes. Use Office Online Server or OnlyOffice hosted locally or in-country.
No. MyWorkDrive connects to your existing Windows file shares, NAS, or S3/Azure-compatible storage.
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.
Yes. Provide time-bound links and restricted access while files remain on your storage.