Digital Sovereignty Index
the case of Brazil
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18617/liinc.v21i1.7451Keywords:
digital autonomy, Digital Governance, digital security, digital sovereignty index, technological independenceAbstract
The text addresses the concept of digital sovereignty, defining it as the ability of a society and a state to control and govern essential technologies for self-determination, rights protection, inventiveness, and development. It introduces the Digital Sovereignty Index, a system designed to measure a country's independence across four main domains: data, digital infrastructure, digital governance, and digital capacity. The text advocates for technological coordination with national strategies and increased investment in the digital sector, drawing comparisons to the successful cases of China and the United States. The conclusion highlights Brazil's fragility in achieving digital sovereignty and suggests cooperation with other nations, such as China, as a strategy to reduce technological dependence.
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