Executive Summary
Artificial intelligence (AI) is having a profound impact on the economy and
industry, emerging as a core technology for national competitiveness. Data has
become a key resource that determines the performance and reliability of AI
models and a key driver of national and industrial competitiveness.
With the explosive growth of heterogeneous data generated and utilized by
various entities, the importance of data interoperability and the right to data
portability is growing to enhance value through effective data connection and
smooth distribution. Interoperability ensures the seamless connection, exchange,
and reuse of data between various systems and entities, while the right to data
portability signifies the right of data subjects to freely transfer and control their
data.
Against this backdrop, major countries such as the United States, the EU,
China, and Japan are proactively pursuing policy efforts related to data
interoperability and portability to strengthen data sovereignty and facilitate data
flow. South Korea is also expanding its foundation for data interoperability and
mobility through various efforts, including legal reforms, the implementation of
MyData policies, and the implementation of a digital platform government, aimed
at strengthening data sovereignty and creating economic value.
This report comprehensively analyzes the policies and current status of major
countries aimed at securing data interoperability and mobility, key challenges in
the AI era. The report proposes four key directions for revitalizing domestic data
and improving policy: first, strengthening integrated data governance and data
sovereignty; second, enhancing fairness and reliability in the data market; and
third, leading global data governance and standards cooperation, as well as
promoting organic infrastructure linkages and industry-specific utilization. These
policy initiatives can enhance the competitiveness of the domestic data
ecosystem and contribute to the establishment of world-class data policies.