Digital Sovereignty for What and for Whom? Conceptual and Political Analysis of the Concept Based on the Brazilian Context

The concept of sovereignty has transformed over time. In a hyperconnected society, guaranteeing national sovereignty implies opportunities and challenges to guarantee "digital sovereignty". However, different interpretations coexist around this concept, generating a polysemy that is little explored and has potential impacts. In the research “Digital sovereignty: for what and for whom? Conceptual and political analysis of the concept based on the Brazilian context”, developed by CEPI FGV DIREITO SP in partnership with ISOC Brazil, we seek to map and understand the different approaches to digital sovereignty in Brazil, considering its socio-technical, political and legal dimensions. The objective is to qualify the academic debate and decision-making on the topic, considering the rise of the most diverse initiatives based on the argument of Brazilian sovereignty and the resulting local and global impacts.