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Autonomy and Control in DSG

Overview

The Autonomy and Control pillar of Data Self-Governance (DSG) empowers users to maintain full authority over how their data is accessed, shared, and managed. In the UnoLock platform, DSG gives individuals and organizations the ability to dictate every aspect of their data’s lifecycle, from creation to deletion, without relying on third parties. This user-centric approach ensures that all decisions about data usage are made solely by the owner, giving users unparalleled freedom to manage their digital assets.

Key Features

  • Granular Access Permissions: Users have the ability to set precise permissions for who can access or modify their data, whether it’s granting full access, read-only rights, or no access at all. These permissions can be tailored for individual users or groups.
  • Data Ownership: DSG ensures that the user retains full ownership of their data. This means that only the user has the authority to share, modify, or delete their data, with no intervention from third parties.
  • Real-Time Access Control: Users can adjust data access permissions in real-time, allowing them to revoke or grant access instantly if the situation changes. This ensures ongoing flexibility and control over sensitive information.

Why It Matters

  • User Empowerment: DSG’s autonomy and control features empower users by giving them complete authority over their digital information, ensuring that no external party can override their decisions about data usage.
  • Transparency in Data Management: With full control over who accesses their data, users can maintain transparency, knowing exactly who can see or modify their sensitive information at any given time.
  • Reduced Dependency on Third Parties: Traditional data systems often place control in the hands of external entities, such as cloud providers or service platforms. DSG reverses this dynamic, placing full control in the hands of the user, aligning with the principle of digital sovereignty, defined as a party’s right to control its own digital data.

Use Cases

  • Personal Data Control: Users managing sensitive personal documents, such as legal, health, or financial records, can use DSG’s autonomy features to ensure that only authorized individuals or services have access.
  • Corporate Data Governance: Businesses can use DSG to maintain strict control over internal data, setting granular permissions for different departments or teams, ensuring that sensitive company information remains confidential.
  • Temporary Access for Collaborators: In collaborative projects, users can grant temporary access to files or folders, allowing collaborators to view or edit data only for a limited time before the access is revoked.

Benefits

  • Complete Control: Users are fully in charge of their data, including decisions on access, sharing, and deletion, without relying on third-party platforms or services.
  • Flexibility in Permissions: Real-time access control allows users to adapt their permissions based on changing circumstances, granting or revoking access as needed.
  • Data Sovereignty: Users are the sole owners of their data and can enforce strict access rules, ensuring that unauthorized individuals or services can never access their sensitive information.

FAQs

How can I control who accesses my data with DSG?

DSG allows you to set granular access permissions, enabling you to control who can view, edit, or share your data. You can modify these permissions in real-time through UnoLock’s interface.

Can I revoke access once I’ve shared my data?

Yes, you can revoke access to your data at any time. DSG’s real-time access control features allow you to immediately stop others from accessing your files.

Does DSG require third parties to manage or oversee my data?

No, DSG ensures that you are the only one in control of your data. Third parties, including UnoLock, do not have access unless explicitly authorized by you.

Integration with Other Features

  • Spaces for Granular Data Control: The Spaces feature in UnoLock works alongside DSG’s autonomy and control features, allowing users to manage permissions for specific groups or datasets within their vaults.
  • Legacy Planning: DSG’s control mechanisms extend to Legacy Planning, where users can assign trusted individuals to manage or inherit their data after death or incapacity, maintaining control beyond their lifetime.