Rights & Ethics
datensouveränität
Principle that state and citizens control use of public/personal data.
Definition
A core principle asserting that the state and individuals should retain maximal control over the use, access and governance of public and personal data; it emphasises GDPR alignment, preference for European technologies and measures to ensure accountable data handling in public-sector digitalisation.
Related Terms
Datensouveränität (data sovereignty)
Principle of maximal control over public and personal data....
digital sovereignty
Capacity of institutions to act independently in the digital domain....
Digital Sovereignty (Digitale Souveränität)
Autonomy and control over data, infrastructure, and AI tools....
Data governance and re‑use
Data governance and re‑use as defined under the EU Data Governance Act....
data protection
Legal and technical measures to secure personal and sensitive data....