Digital SovereigntyHome Cloud: Bringing Data Back to the End-UserLuis Berka, Mika John, and Giovanny Flores Soto

Who controls our data, and what risks emerge from the growing complexity in the digital landscape? In Switzerland, digital regulation remains relatively limited despite growing concerns about sovereignty and control over critical infrastructure.

Strengthening digital sovereignty starts by returning control over data to the end users. The Home Cloud Act supports this goal by introducing decentralised server networks as a standard feature in newly-built housing.

Beyond digital sovereignty, Home Cloud can also function as a source of revenue. As a scalable business model, server installations can be financed through shared use and local services.

Building on existing infrastructure, modular server systems are integrated into residential buildings. Digital infrastructure thereby becomes part of the architectural and technical systems of the home, transforming the house into both a living space and an active node within a decentralised national data network.