The World Data Organization: A New Player in Global Data Governance – What Businesses Need to Know

On March 30, 2026, the World Data Organization (WDO) was officially launched in Beijing. The WDO describes itself as a non-governmental, non-profit organization headquartered in Beijing, with a stated mission of “bridging the data divide, unlocking data’s value, and powering the digital economy.”... By: Alston & Bird