Chile: Implemented New Zealand, Chile and Singapore Digital Economy Partnership Agreement, including AI governance

On 7 January 2021, New Zealand, Singapore and Chile implemented the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA). The DEPA establishes common norms for cooperation and harmonisation regarding digital trade, as well as digital content and services. Furthermore, the DEPA creates a common framework for data protection, establishes common rules on digital trade and removes digital barriers for data transfers. Regarding Artificial Intelligence Governance, the participating countries commit to the adoption of ethical governance frameworks. The use of AI must be trusted, safe and responsible. The principles to be included in these frameworks are explainability, transparency, fairness, and human-centred values.