document sovereignty

Document sovereignty refers to the principle that data and documents should remain under the control of the jurisdiction where they are created or used, often tied to local laws and hosting. On WindowsForum, discussions highlight the tension between open-source office suites like Euro-Office and LibreOffice, and the practical need to support Microsoft's OOXML format. The debate centers on whether prioritizing OOXML compatibility undermines sovereignty by perpetuating vendor lock-in, or whether it is necessary for migration from proprietary systems. Topics include European legal requirements, auditable code, and the balance between openness and real-world interoperability.