Data Protection In Trade In Services

Data protection in trade in services in Global Commerce Policy

In this regard, a definition of this issue is as follows: the GATS contains several provisions to ensure confidentiality of records and data. The entries on trade policy are here. Article IIIbis suspends the transparency requirement if disclosure of information would impede law enforcement, otherwise contravene the public interest or prejudice the legitimate commercial interests of private or public enterprises. The entries on trade policy are here. Article IX (Business Practices) only requires the supply of publicly available non-confidential information concerning anti-competitive business practices. The entries on trade policy in the Encyclopedia are here. Other information may be made available if the requesting member undertakes to safeguard its confidentiality. The entries on trade policy are here. Article XIV (General Exceptions) permits the suspension of obligations under the Agreement to protect the privacy of individuals in relation to personal data and the confidentiality of individual records and accounts.[1]

Data protection in trade in servicesin the wold Encyclopedia

For an introductory overview on international trade policy, see this entry.

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Notes and References

1. Dictionary of Trade Policy, “Data protection in trade in services” entry (OAS)

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