The prevailing paradigm driven by Big Tech frequently bypasses genuine user agreement, instead treating private information simply as a resource to be gathered, merged, and turned into profit. This approach stands in stark contrast to the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, which explicitly guarantees every individual the right to the protection of their personal data. According to this framework, any handling of such information must be conducted fairly and for clearly defined goals, relying either on a legitimate foundation established by law or the direct consent of the person involved.

The technology and products developed by Polkadot are specifically designed to make this essential right a practical reality for everyone. As an initial step, all upcoming Polkadot products will ensure that people maintain complete authority over their own information as a standard, default setting.