Global Data Strategies

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The paramount role of data as a resource and driver for innovation in modern digital societies is increasingly recognized by policymakers. This has led states, supranational institutions, and international organizations (e.g., OSCE) to engage in a global competition to develop risk-sensitive data governance approaches that promote societal innovation. This competition is reflected in Global Data Strategies, which prioritize global standard-setting and suitable legal frameworks, shaping political discussions and determining data usage and societal value creation. Notably, legislative initiatives under the EU Data Strategy are expected to set global benchmarks. This work compiles English contributions on Global Data Strategies and their interdisciplinary implications—legal, economic, and ethical—aiming to foster a well-founded discourse on current and future data strategies. It adopts a multidimensional approach, integrating insights from academia and governmental practice, covering data strategies from both the Global North and South. The international and comparative focus facilitates discussions on regulatory convergence and dissonance. The content includes an introduction to Global Data Strategies, data policy in the 21st century, principles of data governance, and economic parameters. It offers a concise overview of global developments in data governance for academics, politicians, policymakers, and legal professionals.