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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 b…

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

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2021-11-01
under deliberation

On 1 November 2021, China officially filed an application to join the Digital Economy Partnership A…

2022-08-18
under deliberation

On 18 August 2022, the Joint Committee of the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA) decided …