International Legal Regulation of Cross-Border Data Flows in Digital Trade

Zhuangzhuang Jin

2025

Abstract

This paper examines the international legal regulation of cross-border data flows in digital trade, focusing on the fragmented nature of the current global regulatory framework and its core controversies. By analyzing provisions in key free trade agreements (FTAs), the study highlights the role of the "principle + exception" model in reconciling tensions between trade liberalization and data sovereignty. It further explores the governance logic of regional frameworks and their implications for global rules. The research identifies three distinct governance models: the U.S. prioritizes free data flow, the EU emphasizes human rights protection, and China balances security with development. Conflicts among these models complicate international coordination. The paper argues that China should construct a new global digital governance paradigm by refining domestic legislation, aligning with high-standard international rules, and conducting regional innovation experiments.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Jin Z. (2025). International Legal Regulation of Cross-Border Data Flows in Digital Trade. In Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Politics, Law, and Social Science - Volume 1: ICPLSS; ISBN 978-989-758-785-6, SciTePress, pages 619-624. DOI: 10.5220/0014394100004859

in Bibtex Style

@conference{icplss25,
author={Zhuangzhuang Jin},
title={International Legal Regulation of Cross-Border Data Flows in Digital Trade},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Politics, Law, and Social Science - Volume 1: ICPLSS},
year={2025},
pages={619-624},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0014394100004859},
isbn={978-989-758-785-6},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Politics, Law, and Social Science - Volume 1: ICPLSS
TI - International Legal Regulation of Cross-Border Data Flows in Digital Trade
SN - 978-989-758-785-6
AU - Jin Z.
PY - 2025
SP - 619
EP - 624
DO - 10.5220/0014394100004859
PB - SciTePress