FEDERALhearing transcript

Hearing on International Data Flows and Digital Trade

Original title: INTERNATIONAL DATA FLOWS: PROMOTING DIGITAL TRADE IN THE 21ST CENTURY

January 1, 2015

digital trade international data flows intellectual property internet policy international commerce

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing explored how international rules on data movement impact the ability of U.S. businesses to operate globally and the potential need for updated trade policies to support the digital economy.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Technology Companies

These companies are subject to international regulations regarding where they can store and how they can transfer user data.

International Trade Policy Makers

These officials use the information gathered in hearings to shape future trade agreements and digital commerce legislation.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2015.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document is a transcript of a 2015 House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing regarding the impact of international data transfer policies on . Experts and industry representatives discussed how global data regulations affect the competitiveness of U.S. technology and service companies.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on November 3, 2015, by the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
The primary focus was the promotion of digital trade and the management of international data flows.
Five industry experts provided oral and written testimony regarding the intersection of trade policy and digital technology.
The record includes supplemental statements from the U.S. Department of Commerce and various advocacy groups like the Center for Democracy & Technology.
The hearing addressed how foreign data localization requirements and other trade barriers affect U.S. software and service providers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to examine how international data flow policies impact and the competitiveness of U.S. companies in the global market.

Who testified at the hearing?

Representatives from the Coalition of Service Industries, The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, BSA | The Software Alliance, The Computer & Communications Industry Association, and the Software & Information Industry Association provided testimony.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Early focus on digital trade barriers

The hearing highlights that concerns over data localization and digital trade barriers were already a significant focus for the House Judiciary Committee as early as 2015.

Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet

Connected Entities

personDarrell E. Issa“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet”Map →

personEd Black“President & CEO of The Computer & Communications Industry Association”Map →

personJerrold Nadler“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

personRobert D. Atkinson“President of The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation”Map →

personPeter Allgeier“President of the Coalition of Service Industries”Map →

personVictoria Espinel“President and CEO of BSA | The Software Alliance”Map →

personMark MacCarthy“Senior VP of Public Policy at Software & Information Industry Association”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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