New Zealand will take part in World Trade Organisation negotiations to create a set of rules governing online trading and data flows between borders.
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Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker said that the talks among 76 countries will focus on developing globally consistent rules for e-commerce.
He said it was important robust personal privacy and consumer protections were put in place, while also making it easier for businesses and consumers to trade online.
Globally, e-commerce is growing rapidly with consumer spending online doubling in the last five years.