Empowering Digital Sovereignty: Balancing Privacy and Global Connectivity - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798369391389

Publisher: Information Science Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

As digital infrastructure becomes deeply embedded in every aspect of society, the ability to control data flows, privacy, and digital infrastructure has become a critical issue for governments, organizations, and individuals alike. The rise of global data networks, artificial intelligence, and cross-border digital services presents both opportunities and challenges to national security, personal autonomy, and economic independence. Balancing privacy rights with the need for global connectivity requires rethinking legal frameworks, adopting responsible technological practices, and navigating complex ethical trade-offs. Addressing digital sovereignty is essential to ensuring equitable access, safeguarding democratic values, and maintaining trust in the digital age. Empowering Digital Sovereignty: Balancing Privacy and Global Connectivity examines the complicated aspects of digital sovereignty, focusing on how countries, businesses, and people can keep control of their digital data in a world where everything is becoming digital and data is moving internationally all the time. It delves into the legal frameworks, technological advancements, and ethical dilemmas associated with data privacy and autonomy. Covering topics such as artificial intelligence, network traffic, and synthetic data generation, this book is an excellent resource for policymakers, government officials, IT experts, business leaders, digital industry professionals, academicians, researchers, and more.

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About the Authors

Dr. Sanjay Misra , a distinguished Senior Member of IEEE and ACM Distinguished Lecturer(21-24), currently serves as a Senior Scientist at the Institute for Energy Technology (IFE) in Halden, Norway. Previously, he held positions within the Computer Science and Communication department at Østfold University College, also in Halden. Dr Misra holds a Ph.D. in Information and Knowledge Engineering (Software Engineering) from the University of Alcala, Spain, and an M.Tech. in Software Engineering from MLN National Institute of Technology, India. His expertise spans Applied Informatics, encompassing Software Engineering Applications, Cyber Security, Health Informatics, and Intelligent Systems utilizing AI and computational techniques. With an impressive publication record, including around 150 JCR/SCIE articles in prestigious journals such as Computers & Security and Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Dr. Misra consistently ranks among the top 2% of scientists globally, as recognized by Stanford University and 6th in the whole Norway(2024). He has received numerous awards for his outstanding contributions, including the 2014 IET Software Premium Award (UK). Dr Misra serves as Editor-in-chief and editor of multiple international journals, including the International Journal of Human Capital & Information Technology Professionals(EIC, IF. 1.9), Nature: Scientific Report((Impact Factor: 4.996), Elsevier: Alex. Engineering((Impact Factor: 6.8, Q1)), General chairs of several IEEE and Springer conferences and has edited numerous special issues and authored over 100 books and conference proceedings. A sought-after speaker, he has delivered over 100 keynotes and invited talks at prestigious conferences and institutes across more than 60 countries.

Petter Kvalvik is Head of Business Development and a senior scientist at the Institute for Energy Technology (IFE). He is responsible for the strategic research area on Digital Sovereignty at IFE, the My Digital City program, the test-before-invest services in the European AI Hub Nemonoor and the Norwegian FIWARE iHub. Petter has a background in security and safety critical systems, strategy and program management and applied computer science. He started his career at IFE in 1996 and has held various research, pharmaceutical operations, ICT and management positions.

Dr. Morgan Kjølerbakken is a physicist, computer scientist, and entrepreneur, with a passion for research, technology, and innovation. He is currently a department lead at Institute for Energy Technology where leads a team focused on data science and AI. In addition, Kjølerbakken is a dedicated educator and serves as an Associate Professor at the Department of Physics, University of Oslo. Dr. Kjølerbakken's research interests lie in various fields, including sensor technology, computational physics, audio, electronics, signal processing, and AI. He is fostering interdisciplinary collaborations and contributing to the development of innovative theories and methodologies. Beyond his academic pursuits, Dr. Kjølerbakken brings valuable experience from the industry, having funded and contributed to several successful startups, including; Squarehead Technology Elliptic labs, and Airmont.

Edition details

• Publisher: Information Science Publishing
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798369391389
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 464
• Editor: Misra Sanjay, Kvalvik Petter, Kjølerbakken Kai Morgan, Jørgensen Per-Arne