E-commerce initiatives are expanding globally, impacting sectors such as taxation. Countries like India and Indonesia are addressing tax issues with digital multinationals like Google. To bridge the digital divide, measures include providing connectivity and training in rural areas. Collaboration efforts in e-commerce between countries like China and South Africa, the EU and India, and within the Asia-Pacific region are evident. However, varied approaches raise questions about regulation's role in promoting digital growth while safeguarding developing countries' interests. A focus on win-win solutions for inclusive trade and digital innovation will be emphasized at the upcoming 15th annual Public Forum in Geneva.

The EU-US Privacy Shield has been established following the invalidation of the Safe Harbour Agreement, aiming to enhance privacy protection for citizens. Self-certified companies must adhere to seven principles, including notice, choice, accountability, security, data integrity, access, and enforcement. Individuals can raise complaints through various channels, with reassurances regarding US government access to personal data. Annual reviews and an Ombudsperson mechanism are part of the agreement. The EU will evaluate the Privacy Shield's effectiveness after the General Data Protection Regulation in 2018. Compliance measures are in place for companies, with a guide available for citizens to report non-compliance.