About: The Problems

Privacy Concerns: Web 2.0 platforms collect extensive user data, raising privacy issues through data breaches and unauthorized access;

Data Ownership: Users often relinquish data control to platforms, complicating digital identity management;

Monopolistic Power: Dominant platforms control vast data, potentially stifling competition;

Security Vulnerabilities: Web 2.0 platforms face hacking and security risks;

This clearly has socio-economic, ethical and liberty issues for the individual (home user) but also creates barriers to fair access to markets for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).