Our Mission

Digital Custodian exists to help individuals and organizations reclaim sovereignty over their digital lives.

The Problem We Address

We live in an age of unprecedented digital dependency. Our photographs, communications, documents, and memories exist primarily as data stored on servers we'll never see, governed by terms we'll never read, and processed by algorithms we'll never understand.

This arrangement has created a profound asymmetry of power. Corporations hold our digital lives hostage to their business models. Governments gain access to our most intimate details through legal and extralegal means. And individuals—despite generating all this data—have remarkably little control over it.

What is Digital Sovereignty?

Digital sovereignty is the principle that you should control your own digital existence. It encompasses:

• Data ownership — Your personal information belongs to you, not to platforms that monetize it.
• Platform independence — The ability to move between services without losing your digital life.
• Technological literacy — Understanding the tools you use well enough to make informed choices.
• Privacy by design — Systems that protect your information by default, not as an afterthought.

Our Approach

We believe in meeting people where they are. Digital sovereignty isn't about becoming a hermit or rejecting technology entirely. It's about engaging with technology on your own terms.

Through our articles, we explore both the philosophical foundations of digital rights and the practical steps anyone can take to increase their digital independence. Through our curated resources, we highlight tools and services that respect user autonomy.

We don't advocate for perfection. We advocate for progress—for making conscious decisions about your digital life rather than drifting along with defaults designed by others.

Our Values

• Clarity over complexity — Technology should be understandable, not mystifying.
• Autonomy over convenience — Some friction is acceptable if it preserves your independence.
• Progress over perfection — Small steps in the right direction matter.
• Openness over obscurity — We prefer transparent, open-source solutions.

Join Us

The future of digital rights will be determined by those who show up to shape it. Whether you're just beginning to think about these issues or you've been practicing digital sovereignty for years, there's a place for you in this conversation.