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GDPR at the WTO Crossroads: Reconciling Privacy Standards with Global Trade Rules

Author(s) Ms. Krutha Janani Mithun
Country India
Abstract In an era where data has become the backbone of global trade, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) stands as a landmark privacy law that reshapes digital commerce. While GDPR enhances consumer privacy and data security, its extraterritorial application imposes significant compliance burdens on non-EU businesses, often acting as a de facto trade barrier . The regulation mandates strict data protection measures, costly compliance frameworks, and potential penalties, disproportionately affecting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and businesses in developing economies.
This paper critically examines GDPR’s impact on cross-border digital trade, analyzing whether its provisions align with WTO principles or restrict free market competition. Through case studies on the US, India, China, and emerging economies, we explore how different jurisdictions navigate GDPR’s requirements and the broader consequences on data-driven industries. Furthermore, this study investigates the WTO’s role in mitigating privacy-trade conflicts and explores potential policy alternatives to balance consumer rights with economic growth.
By addressing the question of whether GDPR safeguards privacy or hinders global digital trade, this paper advocates for a harmonized regulatory approach, ensuring both data protection and an open, competitive digital economy.
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-08-17
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.53611
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