What is GLARS?
The Geo-Legal Access Risk Scoring (GLARS) framework provides a structured methodology for assessing the legal, embargo, and sanctions risks associated with data storage and transfer across jurisdictional boundaries.
Data Sovereignty Risk Assessment
GLARS transforms subjective risk assessments into objective, comparable scores, enabling data-driven decision-making for multi-jurisdictional data governance challenges.
An Objective, Apolitical Framework
GLARS is designed as a neutral, apolitical assessment tool that relies solely on documented legal frameworks, published government powers, and verifiable technical requirements across jurisdictions.
Evidence-Based Assessment
GLARS evaluations are based strictly on publicly available information about legal frameworks, government access powers, and technical mandates. The framework uses primary sources like legislation, court decisions, and government publications.
Objective Scoring
Risk scores are calculated using consistent criteria applied uniformly across all jurisdictions. The methodology assesses the presence or absence of specific legal powers and mechanisms, not subjective judgments about governments or political systems.
Transparent Methodology
The GLARS assessment approach is fully documented and transparent. Users can trace how each score is derived, which legal frameworks contribute to the evaluation, and the weighting applied to different factors.
Practical Utility
The framework focuses on practical risk assessment for data governance, helping organizations understand the specific legal powers that could impact their data regardless of geopolitical considerations or national preferences.
Resources
Jurisdiction Journey
Visualize data flows across multiple jurisdictions and understand the complex interplay of legal frameworks affecting data sovereignty.
Explore the Journey →GLARS Evolution
Discover the future roadmap for GLARS, including temporal intelligence, industry context, and jurisdiction interaction models.
See the Roadmap →GLARS Deep Dive
Explore a fully detailed, comprehensive analysis of the GLARS framework with in-depth explanations of all components and methodology.
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