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The case for Digital Sovereignty and the Digital Commons

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The case for Digital Sovereignty and the Digital Commons Our new report asks a profound question: just how dependent is the UK on US technology, and what could that mean for the UK’s sovereignty? It is an enormous question, but as our report shows, there are real and beneficial answers if the UK shifts from one way dependence on US tech giants to shared technology, based on a Digital Commons, incl...
The strongest version of this narrative highlights legitimate concerns about the UK’s over-reliance on foreign tech, particularly US giants, and presents a compelling case for digital sovereignty through open-source alternatives. The report effectively outlines security, economic, and democratic risks, supported by historical examples like the Post Office scandal and Birmingham City Council’s financial collapse. It also points to successful European models, such as France’s open-source policies,...