INTA Data Committee

Jurisdiction Comparison Matrix

How 11 surveyed jurisdictions protect data across 6 legal mechanisms, based on the Data as an IP Asset Part II report (INTA Data Protection Committee, 2024/25). No jurisdiction currently treats data as a standalone IP right.

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AI-Generated Protection Levels

The Strong / Moderate / Limited / None ratings are assessed by AI based on the Data as an IP Asset Part II report (INTA Data Protection Committee, 2024/25). They are indicative only and do not constitute legal advice. Always consult the underlying report and qualified legal counsel for jurisdiction-specific guidance. Click any badge to view the source analysis.

Showing 11 of 11 jurisdictions

Jurisdiction
Recent Changes
United States
Americas
Thaler v. Perlmutter (D.C. Cir. 2025) reaffirmed no copyright for AI-generated works. CCPA amendments expand personal data rights.
European Union
Europe
EU AI Act entered into force August 2024, with phased application. EU Data Act 2023 introduces mandatory data sharing for IoT data.
United Kingdom
Europe
Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 largely entered force 5 February 2026. Introduces automated decision-making reforms and electronic marketing changes. Further provisions phasing in during 2026.
Canada
Americas
Criminal Code amended 2022 to criminalize trade secret theft. AIDA (AI and Data Act) under parliamentary consideration.
Australia
Asia-Pacific
Privacy Act 1988 significantly amended in 2024, strengthening individual rights and increasing penalties.
Brazil
Americas
LGPD enforcement strengthened; ANPD (data protection authority) increasingly active. AI regulation framework under development.
China
Asia-Pacific
Generative AI Service Regulations (2023) require training data compliance. Cross-border data transfer rules under PIPL/DSL impose significant restrictions on data exports.
India
Asia-Pacific
Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) enacted 2023; implementing rules expected 2025–2026.
Kenya
Africa
Data Protection Act 2019 implemented; Office of the Data Protection Commissioner increasingly active.
Mexico
Americas
Digital economy reforms ongoing. LFPDPPP enforcement by INAI continues to develop.
Nigeria
Africa
Copyright Act amended 2022. Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) enacted 2023, establishing Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC).

Source: Data as an IP Asset Part II, INTA Data Protection Committee, Best Practices Subcommittee, 2024/25. Analysis covers AU, BR, CA, CN, EU, IN, KE, MX, NG, UK, US.