Data Centers in the Data Economy and Possible Regulation Suggestions on the Subject

Abstract

Purpose –The aim of the study is to reveal the importance of the data economy. As a result of the rapid growth of digital technologies, humanity's relationship with data has never been more important in history than in the 21st century. This relationship, which is based on both producing and consuming data, has led to the emergence of a new economic activity and even lifestyle based on data. This newdata-driven economy is not limited to a specific industry or sector, but covers many traditional and new areas such as healthcare, economy, finance, transportation, advertising, online shopping, retail and many more. Technological developments, especiallyblockchain, are causing radical transformations in traditional financial instruments, increasing the central importance of financial technologies. Design/data/methodology –In this study, studies carried out by international organizations on data economy are included. In addition, since national data strategies are the main studies of countries within the scope of data economy regulations, sample data strategies of leading world countries were examined. Findings –In this study, data economy and concepts, data economy and studies carried out by important countries are discussed. Originality/value –Finally, suggestions for implementation and legislation in the context of data economy are presented.

Keywords

• Data Economy
• Big Data
• Data Center
• Regulation

Veri Ekonomisinde Veri Merkezleri ve Konuya İlişkin Olası Regülasyon Önerileri

Abstract

Amaç –Çalışmanın amacı veri ekonomisinin önemini ortaya koymaktır. Dijital teknolojilerin hızlı büyümesinin bir sonucu olarak İnsanlığın veri ile olan ilişkisi tarihin hiçbir döneminde 21. yüzyılda olduğu kadar önem kazanmamıştır. Veriyi hem üretme hem de tüketmeye dayanan bu ilişki veriye dayalı yeni bir ekonomik faaliyet ve hatta yaşam tarzının ortaya çıkmasına neden olmuştur. Veri odaklı bu yeni ekonomi belirli bir endüstri veya sektörle sınırlı olmayıp sağlık, ekonomi, finans, ulaşım, reklam, online alışveriş, perakende ve daha pek çok geleneksel ve yeni alanları kapsamaktadır. Özelikle blok zincir gibi teknolojik gelişmeler geleneksel finansal araçlarda köklü dönüşümlere neden olarak finansal teknolojilerin merkezi önemini artırmaktadır. Tasarım/veri/metodoloji –Bu çalışmada, veri ekonomisi ile kavramlar, veri ekonomisi ve önemli ülkelerin yaptığı çalışmalar ele alınmıştır. Bulgular –Bu çalışmada, veri ekonomisi ile ilgili uluslararası kuruluşların yapmış olduğu çalışmalara yer verilmiştir. Ayrıca, veri ekonomisi düzenlemeleri kapsamında ülkelerin temel çalışmaları ulusal veri stratejileri olduğundan, önde gelen dünya ülkelerinin örnek veri stratejileri incelenmiştir. Özgünlük/değer –Son olarak veri ekonomisi bağlamında uygulama ve mevzuat düzenlemesine yönelik öneriler sunulmuştur.

Keywords

• Veri Ekonomisi
• Büyük Veri
• Veri Merkezi
• Regülasyon

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