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

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…

Scope

Policy Area

Data governance

Policy Instrument

Data protection regulation

Regulated Economic Activity

cross-cutting

Implementation Level

bi- or plurilateral agreement

Government Branch

executive

Government Body

central government

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2020-12-10

under deliberation

On 10 December 2020, the governments of the United Kingdom and Singapore signed a Joint Statement a…

2021-06-28

under deliberation

On 28 June 2021, the UK and Singapore initiated negotiations on a bilateral Digital Trade Agreement…

2022-02-25

adopted

On 25 February 2022, the United Kingdom and Singapore signed the Digital Economy Agreement (DEA). T…

2022-06-13

in force

On 13 June 2022, the Digital Economy Agreement (DEA) between the United Kingdom and Singapore enter…

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

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