Formation of digital dictatorship as a current socio-political problem

The article analyzes the use of information technologies in various countries, which in the near future can lead to the formation of the so-called "digital dictatorship", i.e. systems of total control of the authorities over citizens. The problem has become significantly more urgent because of the introduction of emergency measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. From the point of view of socio-political practice, this contains the threat of potential fragmentation of existing social institutions and deformation of the identity of individuals.