Digital Sovereignty Measure

A Digital Sovereignty Measure is a state sovereignty measure that pertains to a nation's or entity's ability to control digital assets and cyberspace within its jurisdiction.

• Context:
  • It can (typically) involve creating and enforcing laws and regulations that govern the internet and digital communications within a country.
  • It can (often) address issues related to Data Security, Network Security, and Information Privacy to protect national interests.
  • It can range from having complete control over digital infrastructure (such as servers, data centers, and networks) to more specific aspects like Data Localization requirements.
  • It can impact international businesses and global internet companies by requiring compliance with local laws, which may include restrictions on data transfer and storage.
  • It can lead to debates about the balance between open Internet principles and the need for national security and cultural preservation.
  • It can intersect with other forms of sovereignty, such as State Sovereignty and Economic Sovereignty, particularly in how a state manages its digital borders.
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• Example(s):
  • a Data Sovereignty Measure, such as:
    • European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which sets stringent data protection requirements for companies operating within the EU, exemplifies digital sovereignty by enforcing control over the personal data of its citizens, regardless of where the data is processed globally.
  • a Network Sovereignty Measure, such as:
    • China's Great Firewall, a combination of legislative actions and technologies enforced by the state to regulate the internet domestically and isolate its cyber space from foreign entities, showcasing an aggressive approach to digital sovereignty.
  • Brazil's "Marco Civil da Internet," a framework that sets forth rights and duties for internet users, service providers, and the government, aimed at safeguarding user rights and ensuring internet freedom while maintaining national sovereignty over digital communications.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • A purely global internet service provider (ISP) that operates without adherence to specific national jurisdictional laws.
  • Organizations or entities that promote a completely borderless and unregulated internet.
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• See: Data Sovereignty, Network Sovereignty, Cyberspace, Internet Governance, Data Security, European Union, General Data Protection Regulation, State Sovereignty.

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