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Digital Sovereignty vs. Global Internet Governance Frameworks

Quick fact

The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a prime example of digital sovereignty in action: it applies to any company worldwide that processes data of EU residents, effectively extending the EU's legal jurisdiction beyond its borders.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever wondered why some websites are blocked in certain countries, or why your data has different rights depending on where you live? The answers lie in a growing clash between nations asserting control over their digital space and global efforts to keep the Internet open and interconnected.