Ensuring Data Sovereignty in IoT Systems for Cognitively Impaired Seniors through Delegated Data Management

• Hércules S. S. José UAb

Resumo

IoT technologies for seniors improve independence and well-being, but managing sensitive health data can be difficult for those with cognitive impairments. The existing PDS architecture lacks a formal delegation mechanism to enable third parties to manage data on behalf of users. Using the DSR approach, the study proposes a PDS-based delegated data management framework with a delegation-aware component that mediates access requests, enforces scoped and time-bounded authority, and records auditable decision trails. The expected contribution is a capacity-aware, sovereignty-aligned mechanism for secure delegation that preserves residual autonomy while reducing risks of misuse and exploitation.

Palavras-chave: IoT, cognitive impairment, data sovereignty, GDPR compliance, Solid protocol, delegated consent, older adults, delegated data management

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