Creation of a new legal entity, such as a data trust or data cooperative, that is governed by a board of trustees or members elected by users. This entity should be established through legislation or regulation, and should be responsible for representing the interests of users and ensuring that their data is collected and used in a manner that is consistent with user preferences and values.

The legal framework would include provisions that require companies to share user data with the independent entity, subject to appropriate safeguards and privacy protections. The framework could also establish rules for how the data is collected, stored, and used, as well as provisions for auditing and enforcing compliance with these rules.