China: World Data Organisation for global data governance
Progress
Current status
adopted
30 Mar 2026 adopted
Scope
Implementers
China
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
other
Timeline of events
World Data Organisation was established in Beijing
On 30 March 2026, the World Data Organisation (WDO) was established in Beijing as an international organisation focused on data development and governance practices. The WDO aims to promote alignment across national data policies, develop industry s…
SourceEvent type
declaration
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government