TF4 Digital Transformation
ACTIONS TO MAKE “DATA FREE FLOW WITH TRUST” OPERATIONAL IN PRACTICE

ABSTRACT

This Policy Brief proposes recommendations to promote greater understanding and consensus around policies that will foster data free flows with trust (DFFT) across borders. It takes up the mandate agreed under the G20 Japanese Presidency in 2019 as set out in the G20 Osaka Leaders Declaration. The Policy Brief recognizes the multi-dimensional nature of the issues and actors involved when discussing DFFT. Suggested actions are aimed at generating greater trust around data flows on the part of individuals and governments. These actions address wide-ranging issues, including trade, regulatory cooperation, personal data privacy protection, and initiatives to increase private sector responsibility and coordinated government action. These should be viewed as complementary and mutually reinforcing recommendations towards meeting the DFFT objective.

AUTHORS

Susan Arial Aaronson
George Washington University

Fukunari Kimura
Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)

Hosuk Lee-Makiyama
European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE)

Sherry M. Stephenson
Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC)

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