Context:

• It is 2050 and we live in a reality where the potential of data and AI-driven technologies is being used to solve societal challenges, while respecting citizen’s data privacy and security in Switzerland and the EU

Answer the two questions below: 

• What was the main bold vision related to your focus area followed by both Switzerland and the EU?
• How did both the EU and Switzerland collaborate to make this a reality in your respective area? Which policy steps should be taken in the next 30 years to make this possible

Our vision:

• Everyone can access to data literacy, which is part of digital literacy. 
• High democratic participation in digital policies. 
• Switzerland is not fully politically integrated in the EU decision-making process, but became an international hub for digital governance. A common European framework on digital literacy is in place, using a federal approach. Thanks to that, there are less disparities in digital literacy throughout Europe. 

Measures taken:

• At schools, programs on data and IA governance are undertaken by students. Free and open models can be accessed by all. Knowledge is circulating freely thanks to data technologies. Citizens learn how to use and protect their data through free and accessible courses. 
• "Digital basic rights" are displayed on passeports, public spaces and other important devices of everyday life. 
• Possibility for citizens to propose binding initiatives or referendums on data-driven topics, where citizens are empowered and informed about this topic. 
• Big data companies are monitored and have to give the right to citizens to access and erase their data at will, including in Switzerland. / Citizens have a right to a part of the profit their data use. They are informed about the whole process

Co-authors : 

Simon Rossi

Claudia Stolte