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Signed UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement including data transfer measures

The UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement is signed. The Agreement includes measures concerning data transfers between the two countries. It enables the free flow of data between the UK and New Zealand by removing data localisation requirements and acknowledging that the UK and New Zealand have an equally strong data protection regime. Transfers of personal data between the UK to New Zealand are allowed as long as the countries satisfy the equivalent data protection. Moreover, the Agreement requires both countries to publish information on data protection legislation and guidance on how citizens can exercise their personal data protection rights. Finally, the Agreement enables access to certain anonymised government datasets to foster research activities. Both the UK and New Zealand must now complete their respective domestic procedures for the FTA to enter into force.

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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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2020-06-17
under deliberation

The beginning of the negotiations of a UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement is announced, including …

2022-02-28
adopted

The UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement is signed. The Agreement includes measures concerning data …