ОСОБЛИВОСТІ РЕГУЛЮВАННЯ СФЕРИ ІНФОРМАЦІЙНО-КОМУНІКАЦІЙНИХ ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ ДЛЯ ПОДОЛАННЯ ЕКОНОМІЧНОЇ НЕРІВНОСТІ КРАЇН В МЕЖАХ ЄС

Abstract

The article examines the uneven distribution of access to data, which leads to the emergence of inequality, which is based on information and communication technologies. It was determined that the rapid aging of telecommunications means is indicative of a growing digital divide, both within the country and between countries. The current trends in global digital inequality are characterized. It is noted that international unified regulation of the field of information and communication technologies can be one of the ways to reduce both economic inequality and the "digital divide". The main principles of supranational regulation are described on the example of the European Union. International cooperation in the field of protecting the privacy of cross-border data, the flows of which are growing, is considered. Features of the new "Digital Europe" program are revealed, which will be crucial for the availability of artificial intelligence technology for small and medium-sized enterprises in all member states with the help of digital innovation centers, enhanced testing facilities, experiments and training programs. The strategic priorities of the European Union have been determined to be the implementation of the Single Digital Market initiative, which will ensure the free movement of people, services and capital, uninterrupted access and conduct of activities on the Internet under conditions of fair competition, as well as guaranteed protection of personal data. Proposals regarding a set of measures to ensure high-quality access to the Internet on the territory of the EU were considered. The main goal on the path to creating a single digital market in Europe is the implementation of the European cloud initiative, which provides for the provision of world-class data infrastructure to industry, government bodies and science. The proposals of the European Commission regarding the implementation of the Digital Compass for the realization of the digital ambitions of the EU by 2030 are presented. It was determined that the ICT regulation system is effective and aimed at leveling individual inequalities in the economic development of countries within the EU, creating equal opportunities for access to ICT and achieving leadership in the field of digital technologies in the future.