TechVision Expert Circle

Aug 22, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

Who Owns the Data Behind Personal Digital Twins? Governance, Architecture, and Regulation

The article examines the emergence of personal digital twins, outlines their five‑layer technical architecture, analyzes three ownership dilemmas—including raw data vs. model rights, cross‑platform portability, and liability for autonomous actions—and reviews UK, EU, and Chinese regulatory proposals along with practical enterprise solutions such as data lineage, exportable state snapshots, and audit‑driven circuit‑breakers.