How rising instability is impacting global data flows

06/01/2025 | IAPP

In an article for the IAPP, Hogan Lovells Partner Eduardo Ustaran discusses the challenges facing international data transfers in light of recent regulatory changes. As such, while global data flows are essential to modern life, current policies and rising global instability are increasingly restricting these exchanges. The article highlights a significant shift in the rationale for these legal restrictions, from privacy and data protection to economic sovereignty and national security. In conclusion, Ustaran argues that achieving a data free flow with trust may rely on mechanisms that acknowledge inherent risks and adapt to evolving scenarios.

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