Problems of the legal nature of digital twins

The article discusses various approaches to the definition of the concept of digital twins in the context of the development of the digital economy, the author's definition of the concept of digital twins is proposed, their essence, content and regulation are established. The direction of the legislative process aimed at the development of digital twins is shown, the problems of legal support of digital twins are analyzed, including in the field of aviation, astronautics, medicine, healthcare and architecture. The study used formal-logical methods, analysis and synthesis, as well as a technical-legal method. Attention is drawn to the need for legal regulation of this activity. It is concluded that a digital twin is a virtual copy of any material (and sometimes non-material) object, process or phenomenon. The main goal of digital twins is the range of tasks to be solved, one of which is optimization. The use of digital twins, like many other information technologies associated with the use of the Internet, is necessarily associated with the risk of violating human and civil rights and their legitimate interests. However, many industries are finding innovative ways to create and use digital twins. It is fixed that the concept of "digital twin" can be considered as a general concept for a digital character and a digital profile. The article also reflects the need to revise approaches to state regulation of relations on the use of digital twins and develop common principles harmonized with other states, for example, such legislative norms that, on the one hand, do not interfere with the development of relevant technologies and services, and, on the other hand, protect human rights and legitimate interests.