EU decision on data flow language in TISA not expected until fall; U.S. position still unknown

The European Union is not expected to agree internally on language on cross-border data flows in the Trade in Services Agreement until after the spring federal elections in France and fall elections in Germany, according to informed sources, who say progress toward an overall deal also remains stymied by the lack of a known U.S. negotiating position. The European Commission has floated language to member states on cross-border data flows in international agreements, but there is not yet any political...