The World Economic Forum’s Empowered Data Societies stresses the need to put people at the center of data ecosystems to unlock innovation and trust. It identifies four priorities: advancing data governance frameworks that balance privacy and utility, building interoperable infrastructures to enable secure sharing, fostering inclusive participation so individuals and communities benefit from their data, and strengthening global collaboration. Case studies illustrate how trusted data use can drive health, sustainability, and economic resilience. By embedding accountability, transparency, and equity, stakeholders can create data systems that fuel innovation while safeguarding rights and societal well-being.

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