Starting with "Osaka Track" that was launched on the occasion of G20 Osaka Summit as well as agreeing on "data free flow with trust” at the Summit, 2019 was a year in which the importance of trusts in the digital economy was reaffirmed at the leaders’ level.
The Internet space is the foundation of the digital socio-economic activities including data flow and in order to strengthen both inclusive and sustainable socio-economic development and trust, it is important to maintain the free, open and secure Internet space where the benefits of innovation are maximized. Therefore, the discussions on Internet governance are essential to promote “data free flow with Trust”.
In this session, the Chair of G20 Digital Economy Task Force, as a moderator, introduce the intergovernmental discussions on “data free flow with trust” at G20 meetings in 2019 and following meetings. Based on these discussions, the session will discuss the following points from updated perspectives.
・ What is the role of governments in promoting multi-stakeholder approach on the Internet governance?
・ Should we make soft laws in the Internet space?
・ What are key elements for promoting trust in the Internet space?
