For decades, global trade has been defined by tariffs on physical goods—cars, textiles, electronics. Yet, in our hyper-connected world, the most valuable commodity crossing borders is data. Unlike oil or steel, these flows are largely untaxed and unmonitored, representing a…
On June 26, 2025, Vietnam’s National Assembly adopted its first unified Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)—a sweeping legislative move that reshapes how both local and foreign organizations handle data related to Vietnamese citizens. The law takes effect on January 1, 2026,…
On June 27, 2025, the Berlin Commissioner for Data Protection issued a formal notice to Apple and Google: remove the AI chatbot DeepSeek from their app stores in Germany—or face consequences. Why? Violations of GDPR and unlawful international data transfers to China without required safeguards. Here’s the…
“Abu Dhabi as the Switzerland of Data?” A bold vision explored in Le Point, and one that raises critical questions about the future of data clearing and digital sovereignty and trust in a multipolar world. Our own Gregory Louvel, Co-Founder and COO at S8fe.ai, shares sharp…
Brazil is making history with its launch of dWallet—a groundbreaking digital data wallet pilot that marks a new front in data sovereignty. For the first time, citizens can not only control their personal data but also earn from it. A step beyond privacy,…
France’s Competition Authority (Autorité de la Concurrence) has imposed a €150 million fine on Apple for restricting third-party apps and advertisers from collecting user personal data through its implementation of the App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework. The ATT framework, a privacy…
