Chapter 10 Challenges in Transborder Data Flow Effy

Chapter 10 Challenges in Transborder Data Flow Effy Oz. Issues in Transborder Data Flow

Agenda • Basic Assumptions of the Chapter • Recent History: Hurdles to TBDF q. Technical constraints q. Political considerations q. Language barriers q. Cultural differences q. The LAW • Discussion Issues in Transborder Data Flow 2

Basic Assumptions • “Free flow of information is one of the cornerstones of free trade and economic growth. ” • “There are still [some] challenges that make international transfer of data difficult or simply impossible. ” • Standardization of hardware and software has resolved many technical issues Issues in Transborder Data Flow 3

Basic Assumptions • A hurdle (or a challenge) is a problem • These challenges fall into neat categories • The remaining categories revolve around cultural, political and economic “interests” • What is an interest? • Why do countries have interests and how are they manifested? Issues in Transborder Data Flow 4

Transborder Data Flow Inhibitors Connectivity Bandwidth Security Political Constraints Language, Measures Cultural Differences Legal Issues Connections INTO the country Connections TO people/orgs BPS generally Making sure transactions are private Role of Government, interference Translation of web information General use of language Technical language specifications People-people relationships Local values US vs. the World Issues in Transborder Data Flow 5

TBDF Inhibitors: Technical Connectivity Bandwidth Security Few countries still not linked Some countries insufficient servers Many countries restrict access Many countries=narrow bandwidth Largely resolved (!), but don’t you believe it. Issues in Transborder Data Flow 6

TBDF Inhibitors: Political Constraints Who should control is often linked to political/social/economic system Some countries think information is a national asset. Others don’t buy into the free enterprise ethic. Issues in Transborder Data Flow 7

TBDF Inhibitors: Language, Measures US Feb. 13, 2003 154 lbs. 10 Main St. Here 10: 45 pm Dynamic translation imperfect, clumsy US vs. the world on distance, weights, address, date standards. Rest of the world (ROW) is generally metric Metric 13 -11 -2003 70 kg Main St. , 10, Here 22 h 45 or 22. 45 Issues in Transborder Data Flow 8

TBDF Inhibitors: Cultural Differences Many countries want to protect their “culture” against foreign, often American, influences Culture and values These views are reinforced by politicians and are often based in reality. What is A culture? Symbol usage In addition, each culture has a set of symbols, colors, postures, etc. that is unique Issues in Transborder Data Flow These interfere with attempts to adopt business styles and portfolios. 9

TBDF Inhibitors: Legal Law Sector: Public vs. Private Type of processing, processor About people or organizations Type of Protection or provision 1. Prespecified information collection 2. Individual right to inspect, know, challenge 3. Informed consent Issues in Transborder Data Flow 10

Transborder Data Flow; the Situation Issue III Protecting against unwanted incoming info. : “imperialism” issue Taking part in the growth of ICT in the world: issue of “participation” Entity Issue II Entity could be a country, a state, a region, a community, an organization, a family Issues in Transborder Data Flow Protecting against prying eyes of others not “of us”: “protectionism” or “privacy” issue 11

Your Thoughts • • Regulation? Free Market? Role of the Individual? Role of Technology? q. Technological determinism q. Technological fatalism Issues in Transborder Data Flow 12