An archive of DCI’s research publications from 2018-2026, prior to updating our focus on the foundations of the frontier economy: energy, compute, and work.
As the recognition of the value of data in the global economy has steadily risen, so has public interest in how data is owned, transferred, and utilized. This paper explores the delicate regulatory balance between protecting consumer welfare and supporting digital innovation.
Proposed legislation in India would grant people a “right to data portability” (RDP), allowing them to retrieve their personal data from data controllers and transfer it to others. This paper analyzes the legally nuanced pros and cons of RDP to determine if it has a net benefit.
An active debate about regulations governing data privacy and data protection that the rest of the world should pay attention to is taking place in India. This paper explores part of that debate -- the concept of treating data platforms as ‘fiduciaries’ within the context of Indian law.
How might “data localization” regulations -- restrictions on data flow across international borders -- affect small business success? This research paper analyzes the challenges and opportunities facing small businesses in India due to such regulation.
To minimize online risks to children, age-verification systems should be deployed on digital platforms. Our new paper shows all such systems have both pros and cons, and operate differently on different types of platforms and in different countries.
How do we develop new tools for governing the massive transformation and expansion of the digital economy? Our white paper explores how the concept of fiduciaries in the medical community might be applied to digital businesses and platforms.
A patchwork of data protection and privacy regulations across the globe creates uncertainty and innumerable costs for businesses.
India. Score: 35/100. The India Draft National e-Commerce Policy (the "Policy") is a high-level policy document proposed by India's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade in…
United States. Score: 92/100. The Washington Privacy Act (the “Act”), modeled in part on the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), is well-crafted and balances the need to address…
United States. Score: 57/100. The American Data Dissemination Act, proposed by Sen. Marco Rubio, is a step in the right direction for privacy legislation. It seeks a simple and straightforward…
The U.S. Clarifying Legal Overseas Use of Data Act also known as the CLOUD Act, was enacted in March 2018...
E.U.. Score: 81/100. The General Data Protection Act (“GDPR”) , the European Union’s comprehensive data protection legislation, is an extraordinary accomplishment and a valuable model for other…
