Data Governance and the Digital Economy in Asia

Harmonising Cross-Border Data Flows
Herausgeber: Cheung, Paul; Sengstschmid, Ulrike; Jingting, Liu

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Produktbeschreibung

Data governance is the cornerstone of digital economy growth, particularly in Asia, where both the digital economy and the policy space are fast expanding. The essays collected delve into how diverse and rapidly evolving data governance models of ASEAN countries and their Asian partners are shaping the regional digital economy integration.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Routledge
• Seitenzahl: 200
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Dezember 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 240mm x 161mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 470g
• ISBN-13: 9781032826981
• ISBN-10: 1032826983
• Artikelnr.: 71687298

Autorenporträt

Paul CHEUNG is a professor (practice) at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore. LIU Jingting is a research fellow at the Asia Competitiveness Institute, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore. Ulrike SENGSTSCHMID is a research analyst at the Asia Competitiveness Institute, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore.

Inhaltsangabe

List of Figures
List of Tables
List of Boxes
List of Contributors
Acknowledgements
List of Abbreviations
Chapter 1 Introduction
Paul Cheung, Liu Jingting, Ulrike Sengstschmid
References
Chapter 2 Emerging Divergence: Distinct Data Regulatory Models Around the
World
Jesslene Lee
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Rule-Making through Trade Agreements
2.2.1 Diffusion of Trade Rules
2.2.2 Global Data Governance: Are Distinct Regulatory Regimes Emerging?
2.3 Data Rules in Trade Agreements
2.3.1 Data Protection
2.3.2 Cross-Border Data Flows
2.4 Assessing the Emergence of Distinct Regulatory Regimes
2.4.1 Who are the Rule-Makers?
2.4.2 Diverging Priorities on Salient Issues
2.5 Where does ASEAN Stand?
2.6 Conclusion
References
Appendix
Chapter 3 Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023: Charting the Future
of India's Data Regulation
Nidhi Gupta, Ammu George
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Analysis of the Provisions of India's Digital Personal Data Protection
Act, 2023
3.2.1 Scope of the Act is Ambiguous when Defining "Person"
3.2.2 Extensive Rights Provided to Data Principals
3.2.3 Obligations Mandated from Data Fiduciaries
3.2.4 Establishment of the Data Protection Board of India
3.3. Implications of the DPDP Act for Digital Businesses
3.3.1 Pro-Business Provisions of the DPDP Act
3.3.2 Provisions of the DPDP Act Negatively Impacting Businesses
3.4. Conclusion
References
Chapter 4 China's Cross-Border Data Flow Policies and Implications for
Investments
Liu Jingting, Ulrike Sengstschmid, Ge Yixuan
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Overview of China's Data Protection Legal Framework
4.2.1 Mechanisms for Transferring Data Out of China
4.2.2 Users' Rights
4.3 Comparing the PIPL and GDPR
4.3.1 Similarities
4.3.2. Differences
4.3.3 Comparing Cross-Border Data Transfer Mechanisms
4.4 Implications
4.4.1 Increasing Operating Costs
4.4.2 Increasing Market Concentration
4.4.3 Competitiveness and Innovation
4.4.4 Regulatory Restrictions and Investments
4.4.5 How Firms are Adjusting to the Regulations
4.5 Looking Ahead: China and the Global Policy Environment
4.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 5 Improving the Digital Connectivity Between South Korea and ASEAN
Through Data
Ji Eun Song, Ulrike Sengstschmid, Ni Xu, Ge Yixuan, Liu Jingting
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Data Regulation in South Korea
5.2.1 Overview of South Korea's Data Regulation: Comparison with Rest of
the World
5.2.2 Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)
5.3. Cross-border data flows between South Korea and the Rest of the World:
Challenges
5.4. Cross-Border Data Transfer Mechanisms of South Korea
5.4.1. Major Global Data Governance Frameworks
5.4.2. Free Trade Agreements
5.4.3 Certification
5.4.4 Adequacy Decision
5.5 Cross-border Data Transfer Between Korea and ASEAN
5.5.1 A Comparison Between Korea and Singapore
5.6. Policy Outlook: Greater Engagement
5.7. Conclusion
References
Chapter 6 Vietnam - Striking a Balance Between National Security and
External Pressures
Banh Thi Hang, Phan Thi Hong Hanh
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Fundamental Data Regulations in Vietnam
6.2.1. Taxonomy of Data Regulations
6.2.2. Overview of Data Governance in Vietnam
6.3. Comparing Data Regulations in Vietnam's Domestic Regulations and
Multilateral Agreements
6.3.1 Comparison in Key Areas of Data Regulations
6.3.2 Conformity Analysis
6.4. A Comparison with Other Countries
6.4.1 Data Localisation
6.4.2 Cross-Border Data Flow
6.4.3 Privacy and Data Protection
6.5. Conclusion
References
Appendices
Appendix 6.1. Developments of Data Localisation Requirement in the EU
Appendix 6.2. Cross-Border Data Transfer Regulations in the US
Chapter 7 Facilitating Data Flows Across ASEAN: Challenges and Policy
Directions
Liu Jingting, Ulrike Sengstschmid, Ge Yixuan
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Literature Review
7.2.1 Far-Reaching Impacts of Cross-Border Data Flow Regulations
7.2.2 Challenges for ASEAN Businesses Posed by Data Regulations
7.2.3 External Influences on Data Regulation
7.3 ASEAN's Diverse Personal Data Protection Landscape
7.3.1 The Open, Conditional, and Control Model of Data Governance
7.4 Remaining Obstacles for Businesses in Cross-Border Data Flows
7.4.1 ASEAN Model Contractual Clauses: Modifications & Legal Status
7.4.2 Interoperability Roadblocks: Incompatibility in National Legislations
7.4.3 Data Compliance Disparity: Unique Challenges for SMEs
7.5 Vietnam's New Personal Data Protection Decree
7.6 Future Policy Directions
7.6.1 Growing External Influence
7.6.2 Policy Roadmap
7.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 8 Further Steps for ASEAN's Digital Integration: DEFA
Liu Jingting, Ulrike Sengstschmid
8.1 Key Takeaways
8.1.1 Policy Fragmentation Carries over into the Digital Governance Space
8.1.2. ASEAN's Asian Trading Partners Lean Towards the Conditional Model
8.1.3. Intra-ASEAN Fragmentation Challenges Digital Integration
8.1.4. Ambiguity Abounds in Regional Mechanisms
8.2. DEFA: ASEAN's Opportunity to Write Own Rules and Upgrade Digital
Integration
8.3. Limitations: Working in an Evolving Policy Space
References