Title: An actor-network model for developing data sovereignty: evidence from Indonesia

Authors: Musfiah Saidah; Purwadi Purwadi

Addresses: Faculty of Dawa and Communication, State Islamic University Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, Indonesia ' Research Center for Society and Culture, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Indonesia

Abstract: This study aimed to understand and form an actor-network model for realising data sovereignty based on various evidence of problems in Indonesia. In addition, this study used the concept of data sovereignty to understand information processing practices, laws, and the needs of a country. This study used a qualitative approach using multi-methods, which looked at the heterogeneity of qualitative methods using case study research strategies and action research with soft system methodology (SSM). The findings of this study offered an actor-network model in realising data sovereignty based on evidence-based problems in Indonesia. A precise classification between private and public data is required to implement data sovereignty. The realisation of data sovereignty required the support of various stakeholders: the government, parliament, the private sector, academia, the community, and non-human actors. Data sovereignty is oriented towards economic value and data security. Then, good regulation to ensure data security is the primary pretension.

Keywords: actor-network model; actor-network; data sovereignty; communication applications; government; privacy; Indonesia; data; sovereignty; communication.

DOI: 10.1504/IJNVO.2023.134283

International Journal of Networking and Virtual Organisations, 2023 Vol.29 No.1, pp.55 - 72

Received: 25 Oct 2022
Accepted: 16 Apr 2023
Published online: 17 Oct 2023 *

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