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Panel discussion: The ramifications of the ‘Splinternet’ for trade: how do we achieve data diplomacy and why does it matter?

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12:00 PM - 12:45 PM BST

7:00 AM - 7:45 AM EDT

That the 21st-century internet would be a ‘Splinternet’ was, perhaps, inevitable. It is not just that nations act in their own interests; they also have different preferences and values, for instance regarding privacy. High digital borders behind which data get stuck, however, are not in the interests of most countries - though they may be in the interest of some governments.

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Dr. Susan Aaronson, Research professor and Director of the digital trade and data governance hub, Elliott School of International Affairs

This event is part of The Economist Events Global Trade Virtual Week.

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