Cambodia: United States-Cambodia signed Agreement on Reciprocal Trade including provisions on cross-border data transfer regulation

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United States-Cambodia signed Agreement on Reciprocal Trade including provisions on cross-border data transfer regulation

On 26 October 2025, the United States and Cambodia signed an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade including provisions on cross-border data transfer regulation. This agreement, integrated into the digital trade and technology section, obliges Cambodia to refrain from implementing measures that discriminate against US digital services or products distributed digitally and ensuring the free transfer of data across trusted borders. Furthermore, the agreement incorporates a commitment for Cambodia to collaborate with the United States to address cybersecurity challenges.

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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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2025-10-26
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On 26 October 2025, the United States and Cambodia signed an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade includin…