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Digitalisation knows no borders
On 21 and 22 November, the partner countries of the Digital Dialogues came together at the International Digital Dialogues Conference in Berlin. More than 100 representatives from politics, business, civil society, and academia discussed digital policy issues in working groups and panels.
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Digital Summit 2024: International cooperation between innovation and regulation
At this year’s Digital Summit, experts debated current topics relating to the digital transformation in Frankfurt under the theme ‘Innovative. Sovereign. International’. One key topic was the importance of the international cooperation in digital policy, which is crucial for balancing innovation and regulation. The Digital Dialogues pose a key instrument for the German government in this regard. They promote exchange and cooperation in the field of technology at a global level.
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India
Navigating EU data protection: nasscom workshop for Indian digital companies
On 12 September 2024, the Indian software association nasscom (National Association of Software and Service Companies) organised a workshop on compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for a delegation of Indian companies from the digital sector. The workshop was part of a series of events on the legal aspects of entering the German market. Marc Lendermann, Head of Division for Bilateral Digital Policy and Digital Dialogues of the Federal Ministry for Digital and Economic Affairs (BMDV), opened the workshop in Düsseldorf.
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Brazil
Fourth Annual Meeting of the Brazilian-German Digital Dialogue and MCTI’s Technical Mission
From 7 to 11 October 2024, high-level officials, business leaders, civil society representatives, and academics gathered in Berlin for the Fourth Annual Brazil-Germany Digital Dialogue. The meeting reaffirmed both nations' commitment to advancing collaborative digital policies and exploring new areas of cooperation. Brazil’s Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MCTI) also led a Technical Mission, fostering knowledge exchange through technical discussions and visits to innovation hubs, furthering mutual understanding of digital transformation strategies.
Brazil
IDSA Workshop on Data Spaces: basic concepts, use cases and open questions
On Monday, 7 October 2024, the Ministry for Development, Industry, Trade and Services (MDIC) in partnership with the International Data Spaces Association (IDSA) with support from the EU-BRA Digital Dialogue and Partnership Facility Secretariat, held a technical workshop to advance discussions on the Brazilian data economy. The workshop took place at MDIC’s building in Brasília.
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Brazil
Webinar: Simplifying cybersecurity - Practical guide for MPEs
On 11 September, the Secretariat for the Brazilian-German Digital Dialogue, in partnership with the G20 Engagement Group for Business (B20), hosted the webinar “Simplifying Cybersecurity: Practical Guide for MPEs.” The Secretariat presented the Quick Guide on Cybersecurity for SMEs while cybersecurity experts shared their contributions.
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Indonesia
Knowledge exchange on cross-border transfer of personal data
On 29 August 2024, the Secretariat of the Indonesian – German Digital Dialogue on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) with the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Informatics (MCI) organised a knowledge exchange on cross-border transfer of personal data. The exchange was a follow-up on the series of discussions on personal data protection.
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Shaping the future of internet and AI governance
The Government of Germany’s (GoG) ‘Strategy for International Digital Policy’ is a clear commitment to a global, free, and open internet and the continuation of the multi-stakeholder approach to internet governance. Turning this commitment into action, the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) launched a process for strategic foresight with the involvement of various German stakeholders and communities in September. In addition, the BMDV is also promoting the involvement of German stakeholders, particularly German youth, in international forums with the ‘International Digital Policy’ fellowship.
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Brazil
Webinar: Paving the Way to Sustainable AI
On 10 July, the Secretariat for the Brazilian-German Digital Dialogue organised an online webinar titled “AI, Regulation, and the Environment: Pathways to a Sustainable Planet”, in partnership with the G20 engagement groups Business 20 (B20) and Think Tanks 20 (T20). Speakers from around the globe discussed the benefits and challenges of incorporating sustainability into AI systems.
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