1、From Fragmentation to Coordination:The Case for an Institutional Mechanism for Cross-Border Data Flows W H I T E P A P E RA P R I L 2 0 2 3ContentsImages:Getty Images 2023 World Economic Forum.All rights reserved.No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any mean

2、s,including photocopying and recording,or by any information storage and retrieval system.Disclaimer This document is published by the World Economic Forum as a contribution to a project,insight area or interaction.The findings,interpretations and conclusions expressed herein are a result of a colla

3、borative process facilitated and endorsed by the World Economic Forum but whose results do not necessarily represent the views of the World Economic Forum,nor the entirety of its Members,Partners or other stakeholders.ForewordExecutive summary1 Introduction1.1 The historical backdrop1.2 The need for

4、 an institutional mechanism1.3 Purpose of this white paper2 Importance of the free flow of data2.1 Trends and changes in the global context since the DFFT proposal2.2 The significance of data flows for the global economy3 Headwinds facing the free flow of data3.1 Uncoordinated domestic regulation3.2

5、 The impact of regulatory fragmentation3.3 Interoperability to address regulatory fragmentation4 The opportunity to institutionalize DFFT4.1 Challenges for regulatory interoperability4.2 New momentum to collaborate on cross-border data flows4.3 The unique potential of a new institutional mechanism5

6、ConclusionContributorsEndnotes3455678881111141617171818212224The Case for an Institutional Mechanism for Cross-Border Data Flows 2ForewordDigital transformation has the potential to uplift economies and enable people,businesses and societies to thrive.Data flows power the digital economy,creating a