Digital Commons Unpacked

With increasing dependence on big tech corporations; the rise of surveillance capitalism; and large data processing systems, the integrity of a safe,
democratic digital infrastructure comes under threat. These issues have been identified within the international policy landscape, particularly within the Netherlands and the EU. The Digital Commons offer a potential solution to secure a sovereign, resilient, and democratic digital landscape.
A shared understanding of these concepts and their importance in the wider community and within responsible government ministries is crucial to moving this agenda forward in the right way.