Related Article: Need desi social media platforms to secure digital sovereignty: PM - newsr.in - Friday, August 15, 2025, 8:59:06 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Target: National and regional policymakers, technology ministries, and public sector technology leaders
Goal: We call on policymakers and technology leaders to prioritize the development and support of independent social media platforms to ensure digital sovereignty, safeguard user data, and foster a more democratic digital ecosystem.
As digital platforms play an increasingly central role in our lives, it is vital that we have control over our own data and digital infrastructure. Relying on foreign-owned social media platforms raises concerns about data privacy, censorship, and the influence of multinational corporations on our public discourse.
By investing in independent, locally-developed social media platforms, we can ensure that our digital spaces are accountable to our communities, respect our privacy, and reflect our values. This is not just a matter of technological advancement—it's about protecting our democracy and securing our digital future.
We urge policymakers and technology leaders to take concrete steps towards digital sovereignty, including funding public-interest tech initiatives, supporting open-source projects, and establishing clear regulations to protect user rights online.