Primer by the International Chamber of Commerce: “Non-personal data plays a critical role in providing solutions to global challenges. Unlocking its full potential requires policymakers, businesses, and all other stakeholders to collaborate to construct policy environments that can capitalise on its benefits.
This report gives insights into the different ways that non-personal data has a positive impact on society, with benefits including, but not limited to:
- Tracking disease outbreaks;
- Facilitating international scientific cooperation;
- Understanding climate-related trends;
- Improving agricultural practices for increased efficiency;
- Optimising energy consumption;
- Developing evidence-based policy;
- Enhancing cross-border cybersecurity cooperation.
In addition, businesses of all sizes benefit from the transfer of data across borders, allowing companies to establish and maintain international supply chains and smaller businesses to enter new markets or reduce operating costs.
Despite these benefits, international flows of non-personal data are frequently limited by restrictions and data localisation measures. A growing patchwork of regulations can also create barriers to realising the potential of non-personal data. This report explores the impact of data flow restrictions including:
- Hindering global supply chains;
- Limiting the use of AI reliant on large datasets;
- Disincentivising data sharing amongst companies;
- Preventing companies from analysing the data they hold…(More)”.