Iceland: Cross-border data transfer regulation in European Free Trade Association-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement
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Singapore and European Free Trade Association Digital Economy Agreement entered into force for Singapore and Norway
On 1 March 2026, the Singapore-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Digital Economy Agreement entered into force for Singapore and Norway. The Agreement applies to firms engaged in cross-border digital trade, including e-payments, cloud services, …
Singapore and European Free Trade Association signed Digital Economy Agreement
On 25 September 2025, the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Singapore and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) signed the Digital Economy Agreement. The agreement applies to firms engaged in cross-border digital trade, including e-payments, cl…
Singapore and European Free Trade Association concluded negotiations on Digital Economy Agreement
On 10 July 2025, the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Singapore and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) concluded negotiations on the Digital Economy Agreement. The agreement applies to firms engaged in cross-border digital trade, including …
Launched Negotiations on EFTA-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement Negotiations including cross-border data transfer regulation
On 16 February 2023, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and Singapore issued a joint statement announcing the launch of negotiations on a Digital Economy Agreement (DEA). The parties aim to promote more seamless cross-border digital trade a…