The Importance of Owning Our Data

In the podcast episode, Wendy H. Wong discusses the need for individuals to take control of their data. She highlights the fact that large companies are acquiring and selling significant amounts of personal information without informed consent, raising questions about who truly owns our data. Wong emphasizes the importance of considering data as part of our human rights framework, advocating for a shift from viewing data as a commodity to recognizing its intrinsic value to our lives. By becoming stakeholders in the conversation, we can shape a future where data is embedded in human rights principles.