Chile: Announced Peru's request to accede to the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement

On 26 May 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Peru submitted a request to accede to the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA). The Ministry that Peru’s participation would strengthen digital trade among DEPA members and facilitate cross-border data flows. The DEPA, signed by Chile, New Zealand, and Singapore in 2020, 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 to data transfers.