##DataSovereignty
Microsoft admits it can—and will—hand over Canadian citizens’ data, as well as sensitive government and defence information stored on its servers, to the US government upon request. Even worse? They aren’t required to notify anyone when it happens. 👀
#cdnpoli #DataSovereignty #PrivacyMatters
Microsoft says U.S. law takes precedence over Canadian data sovereignty
Microsoft representative says US CLOUD Act comes before other country's sovereignty.
www.digitaljournal.com
August 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
"Switzerland’s military has terminated its contract with Palantir Technologies Inc. following a security audit. The review concluded that U.S. intelligence agencies could potentially access sensitive Swiss defense data, a deal-breaker for the neutrality-focused Alpine nation." #DataSovereignty
Palantir's Swiss Exit Highlights Global Data Sovereignty Challenge | NewsCase
Switzerland's military has terminated its contract with Palantir Technologies Inc. following a security audit. The review concluded that U.S. intelligence ag
www.newscase.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:53 PM
The "Lake America" hissy fit "highlights the cost of Canada not having its own Google Maps equivalent or mapping APIs, Levy said, leaving a huge portion of online activity powered and collected by American companies." #datasovereignty #digitalsovereignty www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Lake America replaces Lake Ontario on multiple Canadian websites after Google Maps update | CBC News
Some Canadian websites, including for the federal government, displayed maps with Lake Ontario renamed as Lake America on Sunday, a day after Google Maps announced the change to align with an executiv...
www.cbc.ca
August 31, 2026 at 2:28 AM
#Datasovereignty is the way ... How do we know?

"US orders diplomats to fight data sovereignty initiatives" worldwide. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
Exclusive: US orders diplomats to fight data sovereignty initiatives
An internal diplomatic cable said such efforts could interfere with AI-related services.
www.reuters.com
February 25, 2026 at 12:14 PM
What does it take to scale African biodiversity genomics in an African-led, Africa-based way? 🌍🧬
The Africa BioGenome Project releases a roadmap for building capacity, strengthening data sovereignty, and supporting fair benefit sharing 🤝📚🌱
Press release 👉 lnkd.in/gNpWA536
#DataSovereignty #Capacity
March 23, 2026 at 4:46 PM
4) supports major projects such as AI data centres; and
5) keeps critical infrastructure operating under Canadian control and Canadian law. #datasovereignty #digitalsovereignty #nationbuilding
September 16, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Carney said the gov. would help finance infrastructure that:
1) connects Canada “coast to coast to coast”;
2) gives Canada more direct & secure connections to Europe and Asia;
3) reduces reliance on infrastructure controlled by foreign governments or companies; #datasovereignty #digitalsovereignty
September 16, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Aside from much deeper single-market access, easier movement of workers, development of energy & critical minerals and defense, surprisingly, there are reports that the discussion also include technology infrastructure. #digitalsovereignty #datasovereignty
September 13, 2026 at 2:47 PM
#RBC & Bank of Montreal #SellingOurData along with #Moneris for 2 billion!

"We're now going to have what has been a Canadian data-processing company that has access to everybody's purchasing habits ... available to other governments."
#DigitalFootprint #DataSovereignty #Privacy 
#CdnPoli 
September 8, 2026 at 5:32 AM
En usein pidä päällä leijonapaitaa, mutta kun pidän, niin syystä. "Digitaalinen itsenäisyys" -kansalaisaloite saavutti 3 vkossa 30 000 kannattajaa, ylittää 50 000 keväällä, että aloite saadaan eduskuntaan. Allekirjoita sinäkin!

#datasovereignty #digitalsovereignty #tietopolitiikka #kansalaisaloite
March 2, 2026 at 3:52 PM
November 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
I wrote an opinion piece for the @irishexaminer.bsky.social on the increasing risks to Ireland's data sovereignty given the recent developments in international policies and the threat of trade wars

#DataSovereignty #CyberSecurity #CyberResilliance #GDPR

www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
If you use American tech, your data is subject to Trump's whims
Sanctions against the International Criminal Court chief prosecutor show politically driven orders from the US can seriously disrupt peoples' lives worldwide
www.irishexaminer.com
May 27, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Caution is urged to New Zealand directors, Māori Data Sovereignty and Privacy centric organisations who use the communications platform Slack.
#AI #datasovereignty #privacy

taiuru.co.nz/governance-i...
Governance issues, Māori Data Sovereignty and Privacy Issues with Slack - Taiuru & Associates Ltd
A commentary on the recent Slack announcement to harvest users data for their AI and the risks to New Zealand governors and Māori.
taiuru.co.nz
May 28, 2024 at 4:42 AM
As debates around #digitalsovereignty intensify, it’s worth acknowledging the trade-off at their core: sovereignty in the digital realm is not just about control and resilience, but also about separation. #DoubleEdgeSword #DataSovereignty
February 12, 2026 at 12:10 PM
New #zine alert‼️ Inspired by @fediverse.stefanbohacek.online’s #Fediverse zine. I’ve noticed that so many #artists only use #Instagram despite worries about how their #data and #artwork might be used without consent. Maybe this can convince someone to try the Fediverse. #datasovereignty #socialmedia
May 10, 2026 at 8:51 PM
"Other big government tech projects have followed the same pattern overseas. The savings look big in year one. By year five, the bill has caught up. By year 10, taxpayers are often paying more than before."

#NZPol #AI #Aotearoa #DataSovereignty

newsroom.co.nz/2026/05/21/b...
Before we let AI run the public service, we need to know the full impact
New Zealand is badly under-prepared for mass deployment of AI in the public sector - and the latest Budget measures are being made without safeguards, writes Professor Alexandra Andhov
newsroom.co.nz
May 20, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Indigenous Data Sovereignty (#IDSoV) is deeply rooted and growing. At ANU NCIG we walk with First Nations leaders and stand in solidarity with global communities advancing data justice, self-determination, and community-led governance. #DataSovereignty @ncig2013.bsky.social
June 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
ArchiveBox v0.9 is a huge update for saving web pages offline. It ships a new archiving engine for stability, native mobile and desktop apps, and PostgreSQL support.
Release: go.pf7.net/XNm7v
Run it on PikaPods: go.pf7.net/cZyJe #opensource #ownyourdata #datasovereignty #privacy
September 24, 2026 at 3:53 AM
"... and that creates vulnerabilities, particularly when supposedly global companies prove national in the breach."

He's talking about you, Google, Apple,...

#cdnpoli #DataSovereignty #AntiTrust
PM Mark Carney addresses European Parliament – September 17, 2026
YouTube video by cpac
www.youtube.com
September 17, 2026 at 12:25 PM
#DataResidency ≠ #DataSovereignty. Storing data locally doesn't mean you legally control it.

This guide breaks down legal jurisdiction, cloud compliance, and keeping full control of your infrastructure.

Gain more insight
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Data Sovereignty: What Enterprise C-Suite Leaders Must Know
Learn the difference between data residency and data sovereignty. Protect your enterprise web platform from foreign legal risks and hidden data leaks.
www.amazee.io
September 23, 2026 at 7:56 PM
"Sensitive UK police data vulnerable to ‘compromise’ by US government and foreign actors. Exclusive: Official UK security assessment found Microsoft cloud platform storing files was at potential risk from hostile hackers." #digitalimperialism #datasovereignty www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Sensitive UK police data vulnerable to ‘compromise’ by US government and foreign actors
Exclusive: Official UK security assessment found Microsoft cloud platform storing files was at potential risk from hostile hackers
www.theguardian.com
September 18, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Building a "Digital Fortress" 🖥️🧱.

Is perhaps the most "exhausting but necessary" step in my infrastructure to being creative and "returning" to the online public commons.

I hate its necessity, and every step tires me.
I still never question "is this necessary?".
#deadinternet #datasovereignty
Pink Floyd's The Wall: Animated Brick Wall
Alt: Pink Floyd's The Wall: Animated Brick Wall, showing a brick wall impossibly folding itself around a single individual into a cylindrical, tower-like enclosure.
static.klipy.com
June 16, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Has there ever been a better day to drop an episode of Gloves Off about how Canada can build a more resilient economy?
Episode 4, How Canada Wins, Listen now: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/h...

#Canada #CanadianEconomy #Trade #EconomicPolicy #Innovation #DataSovereignty
How Canada’s Economy Can Thrive
Podcast Episode · Gloves Off · July 22 · 29m
podcasts.apple.com
July 22, 2026 at 12:34 PM