Privacy Across Borders brings together experts and practitioners from governments, the private sector, and civil society to address critical issues at the intersection of privacy, data flows, artificial intelligence, national security, and law enforcement. The initiative focuses on developing practical, actionable recommendations to ensure the viability and integrity of cross-border data flows while navigating the complexities of conflict and convergence in how countries approach these issues. 

Our work acknowledges that differing legal frameworks, cultural values, and policy priorities can lead to conflicts in addressing privacy, data governance, and security. At the same time, we seek to identify areas of convergence where shared principles and cooperative solutions can bridge gaps, fostering trust, and enabling global progress. 

Our initial efforts centered on transatlantic data flows following the Schrems II ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union. To assist stakeholders, we created the PAB Resource Guide, a comprehensive tool for locating legal resources relevant to understanding the implications of that case. Since then, we have updated our guide to include resources on global data flows, national security, law enforcement, and AI. As we move forward, we will continue expanding our scope to encompass broader issues, including the responsible governance of AI, privacy implications in national security contexts, and law enforcement practices. 

Privacy Across Borders operates as part of the Tech, Law & Security Program (TLS) at the American University Washington College of Law, reflecting a commitment to addressing these critical challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration and policy innovation.