China: Submission of application to join the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA) by China
Description
Submission of application to join the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA) by China
On 1 November 2021, China officially filed an application to join the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA). The DEPA creates a common framework for data protection, establishes common rules on digital trade and removes digital barriers for businesses. Currently, Chile, Singapore and New Zealand are parties to the DEPA, and Canada and Korea are in negotiations to join it.
Original sourceScope
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