Too much dependence on data driven technologies can result in data colonisation and digital dictatorship. Discuss the various issues that may arise in this context and suggest remedial measures.

Data driven technologies rely on AI and machine learning ML to deliver e.g. housing social services to customers. E.g. using social media surveillance. Data colonisation and digital dictatorship: It refers to the process where MNCs having leased of data use it for parasocial ills. i Data theft ii Spreading of misinformation iii Leading to unrest etc. and consequent inability of sovereign governments to get hold of data. Issues Associated: i Privacy concern: sharing of personal data with unwanted people

ii Undermines sovereignty - Nations after find themselves at odds with big powerful MNC for unveiling and un-cooperative nature iii Monopolisation - big tech giants like Facebook and Google have undue advantage due to their dominance iv May lead to further civil unrest eg France-pst Charlie Hebdo incident Remedial suggestions: i International Co-operation to regulate the functioning and management of big tech companies ii Data Localisation steps should be taken to preserve sensitive data at regional centers iii Optimise security by focussing on hard to breach security 'Data is the new oil' 21st century is data led and data driven society India is on the right path to formulate 'Personal data protection law' to protect data of citizens.