The Future of Cross-Border Data Flows: Balancing Innovation, Privacy, and National Security
Abstract
This policy paper examines emerging data localization laws in 15 countries, analyzes their economic impacts, and proposes a tiered framework for managing cross-border data transfers across jurisdictions.
Policy Framework
- Tier 1: Low-risk data (free flow)
- Tier 2: Medium-risk data (safeguards required)
- Tier 3: High-risk data (localization justified)