Data Sovereignty
The principle that people should control their own data — where it lives and how it's used.
Design Principle
Ownership
People and organisations should retain meaningful control over their information, outputs and workflows.
Research foundations
Relevant research traditions and thinkers that inform this principle.
Data Rights
Legal and ethical frameworks governing what rights people hold over their personal data.
Information Governance
Policies and practices for managing information assets responsibly across an organisation.
Local-First Computing
Software that keeps data on the user's device and avoids cloud dependency.