“How data should be distributed” is discussed by the public and private sectors, with guidelines to be formulated in the fall. With the advancement of digitalization, there is an active movement among companies to freely exchange data across borders to create new products and services.
Issues include ensuring security and the risk of information leaks. The Digital Agency plans to continue discussions and formulate new guidelines for domestic data distribution this fall, with the aim of reflecting them in future international rule-making. The opinion was that it was necessary.