International treaty

UK-New Zealand FTA Chapter 15: Digital Trade

Text of chapter 15 of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and New Zealand.

• From: Department for Business and Trade and Department for International Trade
• Published: 28 February 2022

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This chapter contains provisions that support increased growth in digital trade between New Zealand and the UK. It commits to increasing opportunities for digital trade for all businesses and consumers. The chapter ensures the free flow of trusted data, the prevention of unjustified localisation of data and world-leading standards for personal data protection.

The FTA will reduce unjustifiable barriers to digital trade and promote interoperability of digital trading systems, making trade cheaper, faster and easier. This includes ensuring the legal recognition of electronic contracts and electronic authentication.

Additionally, innovation and emerging technologies will be supported through cooperation between the countries and through commitments to make government information available in digital formats.

Published 28 February 2022