Privacy Without Monopoly

The False Monopolistic Defense of Privacy

Dominant tech platforms argue that enforcing data interoperability and antitrust regulations would undermine user privacy, positioning their walled gardens as necessary security protections.

Deconstructing Walled Gardens and Platform Lock-In

Cory Doctorow argues that platform monopolies create systemic vulnerabilities, leaving billions of users captive to corporate policy shifts and mass data surveillance.

Interoperability as an Engine for Privacy and User Agency

Mandating adversarial and standardized interoperability empowers consumers to switch to privacy-focused alternative services without sacrificing their social graphs or data history.

A Policy Roadmap for Competitive Technology Ecosystems

Doctorow outlines legislative and technical proposals across the US and EU to foster open, decentralized, and competitive digital ecosystems.