Data is a fundamental pillar of the digital economy, and enabling secure free flows of it internationally is essential for economic growth moving forward. The Big Picture Crowdsource Innovation The free and secure flow of data globally is an essential pillar of the global economy. Restricting this free flow of data could have significant economic consequences. Cooperation among governments, businesses, civil society groups and academia in developing data free flow policies and mechanisms will be essential for creating a more inclusive, robust and resilient global digital economy. The free movement of data is essential to the global economy. With the click of a button, someone in Singapore can instantly purchase a product from a merchant in London. A startup in the Atlanta suburbs can sell to people on the other side of the world. A European business traveller can tap a card at a coffee shop in São Paulo and the transaction is approved in seconds. These digitally-enabled transactions are great for individuals and for economic growth — but they can also bring challenges. Governments around the world are increasingly weighing how best to manage their country’s digital transformation while safeguarding individual privacy and cybersecurity. As a result, some […]