Data Strategy Briefing — November 17, 2023

Executive briefing: On 17 November 2023 APEC leaders released the Golden Gate Declaration, reinforcing commitments to trusted cross-border data flows, interoperability, and inclusive digital trade across member economies.^{APEC Golden Gate Declaration}

Key governance checkpoints

• Trusted flows. Align cross-border programmes with APEC’s direction on interoperable frameworks, including the Global CBPR Forum and privacy-enhancing technologies.
• SME support. Incorporate SME enablement commitments into data-sharing initiatives, ensuring access to tools and guidance.
• Digital inclusion. Embed equity and digital skills objectives into data strategies, reflecting the declaration’s focus on inclusive growth.

Operational priorities

• Policy harmonisation. Coordinate with trade and digital ministries to understand forthcoming regulatory cooperation initiatives under the declaration.
• Measurement. Track metrics on cross-border data use, SME onboarding, and inclusion to evidence progress toward APEC goals.
• Stakeholder communications. Update clients and partners on how Golden Gate commitments influence privacy, security, and localisation expectations.

Enablement moves

• Engage with the Global CBPR Forum and regional regulators to align certification plans with APEC commitments.
• Identify pilot opportunities in APEC priority sectors such as supply chain visibility, health, and sustainability data spaces.
• Prepare board updates summarising policy developments, investment needs, and risk mitigations tied to APEC digital priorities.

Sources

• 2023 APEC Leaders’ Golden Gate Declaration
• APEC annex on the digital economy

Zeph Tech works with Asia-Pacific operators to align privacy, localisation, and SME programmes with APEC Golden Gate priorities.

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