New report: UK needs digital sovereignty strategy to address threats from reliance on big tech
The UK’s over-reliance on a small number of tech giants for its digital infrastructure is a matter of national security that must be urgently addressed, warns a new report by Open Rights Group.
The report, Tech Giants and Giant Slayers: The case for Digital Sovereignty and the Digital Commons outlines si...
The strongest version of this narrative is that the UK's digital infrastructure is dangerously dependent on a handful of foreign tech giants, creating vulnerabilities in security, economics, and democracy. The report makes a compelling case by citing concrete examples—such as Microsoft’s compliance with US sanctions against the ICC—and quantifiable economic harms, like the £500 million annual overcharge in cloud services. The cross-party endorsements lend credibility, framing digital sovereignty...
