Cross-Border Data Compliance: Navigating Public Security Regulations in a Connected World | Tripwire

National security concerns have significantly impacted cross-border data compliance, leading to data localization policies and exemptions for national security purposes. The EU GDPR remains a cornerstone framework, emphasizing user consent and data minimization, while the US lacks a comprehensive federal data protection law. Data sovereignty, while necessary for national security, fragments the digital landscape and can be used for geopolitical influence, necessitating a more nuanced approach involving international frameworks and digital trade agreements.