Data Governance and the Digital Economy in Asia

Harmonising Cross-Border Data Flows

Paul Cheung, LIU Jingting, Ulrike SENGSTSCHMID (Herausgeber)

Buch | Hardcover

184 Seiten

2025
Routledge (Verlag)
978-1-032-82698-1 (ISBN)

Infos

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.

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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 in this volume delve into how diverse and rapidly evolving data governance models of ASEAN countries and their Asian partners are shaping the regional digital economy integration particularly through cross-border data flows.

The book begins with an examination of the diffusion of data governance rules globally and their economic impacts on a macro level. It then delves into a regional analysis, emphasising the interplay between data governance and economic development. Key discussions include data policies in India, China, South Korea, and ASEAN countries, enriched with insights from industry leaders. The book evaluates the role of regional and international trade agreements in facilitating digital trade and explores the consequences of widely differing data governance models for the ASEAN regional economy, with a special focus on implications for ASEAN’s Digital Economy Framework Agreement.

Written for scholars of digital economy, data governance and digital trade, this book provides a thorough understanding of Asia’s data regulatory environment. Policymakers and industry professionals will also find the book’s insights into the intricacies of digital economy policies and their implications useful in navigating the future of digital economic integration and growth in the ASEAN region.

Autor

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.

Inhalt

List of Figures

List of Tables

List of Boxes

List of Contributors

Acknowledgements

List of Acronyms and 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

6.3.2 Comparison in Key Areas of Data Regulations

6.3.3 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

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 21.1.2025
• Reihe/Serie: Routledge Studies in the Modern World Economy
• Zusatzinfo: 11 Tables, black and white; 31 Line drawings, black and white; 31 Illustrations, black and white
• Verlagsort: London
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 156 x 234 mm
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Spezielle Soziologien
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Volkswirtschaftslehre ► Makroökonomie
• ISBN-10: 1-032-82698-3 / 1032826983
• ISBN-13: 978-1-032-82698-1 / 9781032826981
• Zustand: Neuware