Data hosted in France
Data stored within the national territory, in infrastructures compliant with GDPR and CNIL regulations
Sovereign digital technology serving education
At UNOWHY, we believe that effective digital education must first and foremost be sovereign. This means data hosted in France, locally designed solutions, and full control over the tools used in schools.
Our ambition is to provide local authorities and educational institutions with a secure, responsible and independent digital environment, free from reliance on foreign tech giants.
Why is digital sovereignty a key issue for schools?
Digital technology is now at the heart of educational success and citizenship. But in the face of the dominance of American and Asian tech giants, preserving educational sovereignty has become a strategic imperative.
These challenges go beyond technology alone. They affect student safety, data protection and teachers’ pedagogical freedom.
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29%
Cyberattacks in France target local authorities – ANSSI, 2024 Activity Report (2025)
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82%
Users limit the sharing of their personal data online – INSEE study (07/22)
UNOWHY’s commitment to a sovereign and secure digital environment
UNOWHY is an independent French company and a pioneer in responsible digital education. For over 15 years, we have been supporting local authorities and educational institutions.
Responsible applications
French and European EdTech partners, with no data collection or monetisation
Training on security and GDPR compliance
The SQOOL Academy trains teachers in cybersecurity best practices
Continuous research and innovation
Our R&D teams develop tools to prevent cyber threats
Supporting the local ecosystem: a lever for sovereignty
Supporting digital sovereignty also means supporting French partners and stakeholders.
With more than 550 EdTech companies across France and Europe, we believe in the strength of this ecosystem to build sustainable digital education.
Why choose local solutions?
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Supporting the national economy and educational innovation across the region
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Developing tools tailored to the French education system
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Protecting personal data by avoiding generic foreign solutions
“UNOWHY demonstrates that European digital sovereignty is within reach.”
Jean-Yves Hepp, Founder and Chairman of UNOWHY
Hosting and securing: the two pillars of sovereign digital technology
By choosing hosting in France and strengthening cybersecurity, local authorities and educational institutions ensure a trusted digital environment that complies with European regulations. Discover our best practices:
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Host data in France
Choosing providers whose servers are located within the national territory ensures that students’ and teachers’ data remain protected under the French and European legal framework (GDPR, CNIL).
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Strengthen cybersecurity on a daily basis
Train users, adopt strong passwords, limit the sharing of sensitive data and implement clear protocols in case of incidents.
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Share best practices
Raise awareness among educational teams and share feedback between institutions and local authorities to strengthen the culture of digital security.
To learn more, discover our Responsible Digital white paper
This comprehensive white paper explores how to balance innovation, inclusion and sovereignty in digital education.
FAQ
A sovereign solution is developed, hosted and managed in France or Europe, in compliance with local regulations (such as GDPR). It ensures independence from non-European providers.
This ensures that students’ personal data are not subject to foreign legislation (such as the U.S. Cloud Act) and remain protected under CNIL regulations.
Some operations have now been relocated: after-sales service is based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, and a partial assembly phase is being tested at La Fabrique. The long-term goal is to strengthen digital sovereignty at every stage of the value chain.