Scientific Self-Sovereignty is the ethical and practical assertion of an individual’s ultimate authority over the scientific investigation, analysis, and application of their own biological data, especially sensitive endocrine and genomic information derived from personal testing. This demands complete data ownership transparency.
Origin
This concept is a direct result of the democratization of laboratory testing, asserting that personal biological data constitutes an extension of the self, challenging traditional institutional control over research findings and health insights. It merges data rights with personal health agency.
Mechanism
Sovereignty is enacted through technical safeguards like robust data encryption and explicit, revocable consent protocols for any research participation involving one’s hormonal or genetic information. It mandates that the individual retains the exclusive means to decrypt and interpret their own physiological narrative, preventing proprietary control over wellness understanding.
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