European Union: Republic of Korea and European Union concluded negotiations on digital trade agreement including cross-border data transfer regulation

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Republic of Korea and European Union concluded negotiations on digital trade agreement including cross-border data transfer regulation

On 10 March 2025, the European Union and the Republic of Korea finalised negotiations for a Digital Trade Agreement (DTA), which includes provisions on cross-border data flows, privacy, and personal data protection. The agreement promotes trusted da…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
bi- or plurilateral agreement
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2023-10-31
under deliberation

On 31 October 2023, the European Commission Executive Vice-President and the Korean Minister for Tr…

2023-12-13
under deliberation

On 13 December 2023, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced the commencement of negot…

2025-03-10
under deliberation

On 10 March 2025, the European Union and the Republic of Korea finalised negotiations for a Digital…