#techsovereignty

Public money should be spent on public code that benefits us all. We call for Digital Sovereignty with open source tech, so we can switch providers without changing systems. End the #BigTechRipOff that keeps us dependent and out of pocket. Tell your MP to back an amendment to the Cybersecurity Bill by 16 June ➡️ https://action.openrightsgroup.org/tell-your-mp-end-big-tech-rip/?mtm_campaign=big-tech-rip-off&mtm_source=mastodon #digitalsovereignty #techsovereignty #bigtech #opensource #palantir #ukpolitics #ukpol

The UK's digital infrastructure is a strategic asset. But being dependent on US tech firms is a critical weakness. Our systems can be hit with sanctions, our economy is damaged and our tech policy curbed. Tell your MP we need Digital Sovereignty by 16 June ➡️ https://action.openrightsgroup.org/tell-your-mp-end-big-tech-rip/?mtm_campaign=big-tech-rip-off&mtm_source=mastodon #BigTechRipOff #digitalsovereignty #techsovereignty #bigtech #opensource #palantir #ukpolitics #ukpol

The UK's love affair with Big Tech is toxic ☢️ A small bunch of US firms have captured our critical systems from the NHS to defence. We need a #DigitalSovereignty strategy to secure independence and economic growth with open source. ORG's @jim@social.openrightsgroup.org explains ➡️ https://peertube.openrightsgroup.org/w/8x4qi2BaEpGDLDvfwf8wj6 Write to your MP by 16 June to support the amendment to the #CybersecurityBill ➡️ https://action.openrightsgroup.org/tell-your-mp-end-big-tech-rip/?mtm_campaign=big-tech-rip-off&mtm_source=mastodon #BigTechRipOff #techsovereignty #bigtech #opensource #palantir #ukpolitics #ukpol

How to fix Ripped Off Britain? 🔴 BOOT: Palantir and Big Tech grifters. 🟢 TOOT: Digital Sovereignty and open source. Tell your MP to stop forking out to a handful of US companies that over-charge and under-deliver. Invest in open source and put the UK in charge instead. Act now to back an amendment in the Cybersecurity Bill ➡️ https://action.openrightsgroup.org/tell-your-mp-end-big-tech-rip/?mtm_campaign=big-tech-rip-off&mtm_source=mastodon #digitalsovereignty #techsovereignty #bigtech #opensource #palantir #ukpolitics #ukpol

Best #TechSovereignty take #EUpol #GTA6

RE: https://mastodon.social/@Mastodon/116686738841941842 According to the @EUCommission@ec.social-network.europa.eu #TechSovereignty package, released today, the #EU is currently reliant on foreign providers for over 80% of its critical digital products, services, and infrastructure. We're thrilled to see the Commission acknowledge that this is an issue, and lay out a strategy to fix it. We view this announcement as validation of Mastodon’s mission at the highest level; the Commission’s strategy is grounded in European values that Mastodon shares including security, sustainability, and human-centric design. What’s more, the EU's explicit strategy is to build and deeply invest in #OpenSource offerings across the entire technology stack. The significant nature of this commitment provides institutional validation and will bring significant policy, funding, and competitive advantages to open source projects like #Mastodon. #Fediverse #OpenWeb #SocialWeb #SocialMedia #FOSS #OSS

"NO TO BIG TECH Big Tech companies fuel inequality, damage the climate, target children, and threaten democracy. We need to act collectively to end their dominance. 🗓 Wed 13 May 18:00-19:00 Join XRUK’s second Disobey talk with Matt Tutt and Kimwei McCarthy to discover what steps we can take to challenge internet giants. ➡️ Register here: https://xrb.link/s2pJs5i0 Part of the new 'Disobey' talk series by XRUK - watch the first talk on YouTube here: https://xrb.link/kz6bH34Zzq " It's a bit ironic they're using zoom when there's other choices 😡, but I'm going to see what it's like... #DigitalSovereignty #DigitalRights #TechSovereignty #XR #ExtinctionRebellion #ClimateCrisis #ClimateAction

# Netherlands at risk of shutdown from dependence on foreign IT, data authority warns "The Netherlands relies heavily on a small number of foreign IT suppliers, a dependence that affects not only government operations but also healthcare and payment systems. The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) warns that if another country were to leverage this dependency, it could bring the Netherlands to a complete halt. The privacy authority warns that a shutdown of digital systems could result in “unforeseeable and possibly irreversible societal, economic, and personal harm.” It says it is “deeply concerned,” especially given the “rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape.” While the AP does not mention specific companies, many Dutch services rely on U.S. tech giants like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. The authority says the risk is real: dependency has already been exploited. For example, the International Criminal Court in The Hague relied on Microsoft for email services, and last year the U.S. government forced Microsoft to halt that service, leaving the court digitally unreachable. The AP urges both the current government and the incoming coalition to prioritize digital sovereignty. This includes investing more in European alternatives to existing digital systems. The authority also backs the creation of a “Rijkscloud,” a national cloud infrastructure entirely managed by the Netherlands. The company operating the DigiD service is on the verge of being taken over by a U.S. firm. Dutch residents rely on DigiD for tasks such as filing taxes, paying contributions, and arranging insurance. The AP’s warning, however, addresses broader concerns beyond just this acquisition." https://nltimes.nl/2026/01/28/netherlands-risk-shutdown-dependence-foreign-data-authority-warns #nlpol #eupol #techsovereignty #netherlands

DIGITAL SME is now on @Mastodon@mastodon.social! As discussions around Europe’s #techsovereignty intensify, choosing to engage on platforms that value openness, interoperability and transparency becomes more important than ever. Join the conversation to stay updated!