Progress

Current status
in force
13 Jun 2022 in force
25 Feb 2022 adopted
28 Jun 2021 under deliberation
10 Dec 2020 under deliberation

Scope

Implementers
Singapore
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
bi- or plurilateral agreement

Timeline of events

13 Jun 2022
in force

Implemented UK-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement containing data protection measures

On 13 June 2022, the Digital Economy Agreement (DEA) between the United Kingdom and Singapore entered into force. The Agreement updates the trade rules on goods and services between the nations. The key elements of the Singapore DEA are the removal …

Source
Event type treaty
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body central government
25 Feb 2022
adopted

Signed UK-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement containing data protection measures

On 25 February 2022, the United Kingdom and Singapore signed the Digital Economy Agreement (DEA). The Agreement updates the trade rules on goods and services between the nations. The key elements of the DEA are the removal of barriers to enable cros…

Source
Event type treaty
Action type signing
Government branch executive
Government body central government
28 Jun 2021
under deliberation

Launched negotiations of UK-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement containing data protection measures

On 28 June 2021, the UK and Singapore initiated negotiations on a bilateral Digital Trade Agreement. Negotiations will focus on securing open digital markets for exporters, ensuring free and trusted cross-border data flows, cutting red tape for busi…

Source
Event type treaty
Action type announcement
Government branch executive
Government body central government
10 Dec 2020
under deliberation

Announced negotiations of UK-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement containing data protection measures

On 10 December 2020, the governments of the United Kingdom and Singapore signed a Joint Statement announcing the negotiations for a Digital Economy Agreement, promoting interoperability of digital standards.

Source
Event type treaty
Action type announcement
Government branch executive
Government body central government