Led by Professor Frédérick Douzet from the University of Paris 8, the project aims to explore and understand the geopolitical implications of Internet data flows and the control mechanisms influencing them. Specifically, it examines how states and non-state actors manipulate and control digital data paths, impacting Internet stability, security, and human rights.
With a focus on both government interventions and the concentration of data flows by major commercial players (such as GAFAM - Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, and Microsoft), the project investigates these growing trends in digital space fragmentation. This research is crucial for understanding the potential risks to global digital governance, freedom of information, and cyber resilience.
The interdisciplinary nature of DATAROUTES combines international law, geopolitics, computer science, and social sciences to offer a multifaceted view of the global digital landscape. Dr. Joanna Kulesza, an expert in international law in cyberspace, contributes to the project by analyzing how international law can shape or respond to these emerging challenges.
The research also has implications for EU policy, particularly in terms of future digital governance and data privacy laws. The project is expected to generate valuable insights into the future of Internet infrastructure, digital sovereignty, and the global data economy.
For more detailed information, you can visit the official DATAROUTES website: https://geode.science/en/pr-frederick-douzet-receives-e2-5-million-erc-grant-for-her-research-on-geopolitics-of-internet-data-routes/
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