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Digital Footprints and the Battle for Data Sovereignty: Digital Privacy, Security, and Ownership

Digital Footprints and the Battle for Data Sovereignty: Digital Privacy, Security, and Ownership
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Author(s): Ishani Sharma (Chitkara Business School, Chitkara University, India)and Arun Aggarwal (Chitkara Business School, Chitkara University, India)
Copyright: 2024
Pages: 10
Source title: Driving Decentralization and Disruption With Digital Technologies
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Balraj Verma (Chitkara Business School, Chitkara University, India), Babita Singla (Chitkara Business School, Chitkara University, India)and Amit Mittal (Chitkara Business School, Chitkara University, India)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-3253-5.ch005

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Abstract

In the age of digitization, concerns about digital security and data ownership are paramount. The chapter investigates the cyber threatscape, noting the role of state-backed collectives. Essential defense tools, such as encryption and two-factor authentication, are contrasted with significant breaches like the 2014 Yahoo incident. The commodification of personal data by tech giants for advertising underlines the urgent need for clear data ownership guidelines. The balance between online utility and privacy is challenging, with corporations holding significant power due to vast data reserves. A proposed “digital bill of rights” could provide a universal rights-tech alignment. Future challenges lie in AI implications and the rise of quantum computing, leading towards “surveillance capitalism.” Solutions involve quantum-resistant cryptography, AI-data safeguards, and enhancing digital literacy. The chapter advocates for balancing digital advancement with individual rights for a secure digital future.

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