This chapter covers
- Current efforts to slow or stop the evolution and expansion of proactive access, management, and monetization of data by individuals
- The state of trust in companies in general, and trust in technology and media companies in particular
- The value of data to you, and the introduction of the data dividend
- Change driven by law through the governments of the EU, Australia, US, and the relevant US states
The original idea of the web was that it should be a collaborative space where you can communicate through sharing information.1
Historically, the general population in many societies believed that large organizations, governments, and leaders were able to set a long-term course of sustained improvement for us as individuals, societies, and perhaps for all of mankind; able though not necessarily willing. Even though they may have doubts, people can and do rely on those entities to chart long-term and beneficial visions and missions for our collective future.