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UNCTAD Digital Economy Report 2021

October 4 , 2021 1124 days 882 0
  • The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) published this report recently.
  • In its report, UNCTAD noted the Philippines as one among six countries that allow free flow of data across borders.
  • Free flow of data is required to boost the digital economy.
  • Other five countries allowing free-flow of data across borders include- Canada, Australia, Mexico, Singapore and the United States.
  • These countries use a “light-touch approach” for data flow.
  • India follows the “restrictive” or “guarded” approach for cross-border data flow.

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