Cybersecurity Bill: ORG calls on MPs to reduce UK reliance on US tech companies
4 months ago
- #UK Tech Policy
- #Cybersecurity
- #Digital Sovereignty
- Open Rights Group (ORG) urges UK MPs to adopt a digital sovereignty strategy to reduce reliance on US tech giants like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Palantir.
- ORG highlights risks of overreliance on foreign-controlled digital infrastructure, citing potential vulnerabilities to policies of the US and China.
- Examples include Microsoft's alleged blocking of ICC email accounts and John Deere disabling tractors in Ukraine, showing political influence over tech.
- A digital sovereignty strategy should assess risks like supplier withdrawal, foreign law restrictions, and political disruptions.
- ORG advocates for prioritizing open-source software and interoperable systems to enhance UK tech independence and support domestic firms.