Study on the Dilemma of Legal Regulation of Cross-border Flow of Personal Information

Abstract

The cross-border flow of personal information around the world faces multiple legal regulation dilemmas. There are fundamental differences in the legislative concepts of various countries. The trend of regional agreements (such as CPTPP and RCEP) has exacerbated the conflict of rules, and the lack of participation of developing countries has further widened the "digital divide". The contradiction between technological iteration and legal lag has led to enforcement difficulties such as jurisdictional conflicts and a surge in compliance costs. The root causes of these dilemmas lie in the value conflicts caused by the multiple attributes of data, the differences in the level of development of the digital economy, and the defects of the international governance system. In the future, a more inclusive coordination mechanism needs to be established to balance the freedom of data flow, the protection of rights and national security to promote the sustainable development of the global digital economyh.