What is considered an international/cross-border study?

An international cross-border study involves collecting data or conducting research across two or more countries or jurisdictions. For example, interviewing participants who live in different countries, or collecting personal data from residents in another country, counts as cross-border research. However, using publicly available information from websites based in other countries without interacting with people there is usually not considered cross-border.

 

Using publicly available information from websites in other countries is usually not considered cross-border research because it doesn’t involve collecting personal data directly from people in those countries. However, if the data includes personal or sensitive information about individuals, or if local laws protect that data, it may still be subject to that country’s regulations and count as cross-border.