Global Data Alliance

The Global Data Alliance is a cross-industry coalition of companies that are committed to high standards of data responsibility and that rely on the ability to transfer data around the world to innovate and create jobs. Administered by BSA | The Software Alliance, the Global Data Alliance supports policies that help instill trust in the digital economy while safeguarding the ability to transfer data across borders and refraining from imposing data localization requirements that restrict trade. Learn more >>

The Issue

Cross-border data transfers power innovation and job growth across the globe in all sectors of the economy. There has been an increase in government policies around the world that impose data localization requirements or restrict cross-border data transfers. Such restrictions:

  • Inhibit growth and innovation across industry sectors, all of which increasingly rely on data to improve products and services; and
  • Impact sectors such as manufacturing, financial services, consumer products, transportation, and logistics.
Infographic: Jobs in All Sectors Depend Upon Data Flows
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Jobs in All Sectors
Depend Upon Data Flows

In sectors from agriculture to advanced manufacturing, cross-border data transfers provide benefits—enabling innovation, creating jobs, and promoting productivity, safety, and environmental responsibility—through 21st century technologies like cloud computing, blockchain, data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI).

Infographic: Cross-Border Data Transfer Facts and Figures
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Cross-Border Data Transfer
Facts and Figures

Cross-border connectivity—the movement of data across borders—powers innovation and job growth in all sectors and for people across the world. The statistical evidence is compelling.

Objectives

 
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Unite – Bring together a multi-sector group of global stakeholders that recognize the importance of the data economy.

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Inform – Educate policymakers in markets around the world about the importance of international data transfers to all industry sectors.

Persuade – Utilize data-focused policy expertise & smart advocacy to promote cross-border data flows & to avoid data localization mandates. 

Global Reach

Leveraging BSA Offices & Personnel
Washington, DC; Brussels; Singapore*
Bangkok, Beijing, New Delhi, São Paulo, Seoul, Tokyo

* regional offices

Leveraging BSA International Staff
Staff and trusted network of lawyers and consultants in 30+ countries across five continents
Team Bios

Ear to the Ground
Ability to monitor regional/local activity for members in real time

Substantive Depth

  • In-depth subject matter expertise and advocacy on data transfer policy and digital trade across the globe.
  • Multi-sector perspective informed by its members’ work in areas such as agriculture, manufacturing, aerospace, finance, and film production.

News & Events

Resources

FILINGS

INFOGRAPHICS

POSITION PAPERS

PRIMERS

WEEKLY UPDATES

As a service to members, the Global Data Alliance distributes weekly updates on global developments impacting cross-border data transfers in markets around the world, along with other tailored updates. See below for several recent samples:

ABOUT GDA AND MEMBERSHIP

OTHER RESOURCES

Members

Global Data Alliance members include BSA members and the following:

  • American Express
  • Amgen
  • AT&T
  • Citi
  • ITB360
  • LEGO
  • Mastercard
  • Medtronic
  • Panasonic
  • Pfizer
  • Roche
  • United Airlines
  • Verizon
  • VISA
  • WD-40 Company

These companies are headquartered across the globe and are active in the advanced manufacturing, aerospace, agriculture, automotive, energy, electronics, entertainment, financial and payment services, health, retail and consumer goods, supply chain, and telecommunications sectors, among others. Learn more about membership >>

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