New techUK & ITIC Joint Statement: Bringing the Atlantic Declaration to Life for a Stronger Transatlantic Digital Economy

Today, techUK and our US sister organisation ITIC have launched a brand-new paper titled "Bringing the Atlantic Declaration to Life for a Stronger Transatlantic Digital Economy". The paper will be discussed during our Atlantic Declaration event.

The paper discusses the opportunities and recommendations for strengthening the economic partnership between the United States and the United Kingdom in the digital economy. The Atlantic Declaration, announced in June, outlined various priorities for future collaboration in areas such as digital trade, artificial intelligence (AI), telecommunications, and more.

The paper emphasizes the importance of turning the principles and commitments from the Atlantic Declaration into practical measures to enhance modern trade and investment. The U.S. and UK are leading exporters of digitally-delivered services and must work together to create a rules-based framework to facilitate digital trade and innovation.

In the context of digital trade, the paper calls for bilateral trade discussions that lead to ambitious, rules-based commitments. It also highlights the importance of transatlantic data flows through initiatives like the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and UK-U.S. Data Bridge.

Artificial intelligence is another focus, with an emphasis on developing responsible and internationally aligned AI governance frameworks. The paper advocates for interoperable regulations that foster innovation and economic growth while safeguarding public trust.

In telecommunications, the paper suggests accelerating research and development for 6G technologies and promoting transatlantic collaboration in advance of the 2023 World Radiocommunication Conference.

The paper also encourages flexible and coordinated export controls and suggests treating UK companies as a "domestic source" within the Defense Production Act.

In conclusion, the paper supports the goals of the Atlantic Declaration and calls for continued dialogue, stakeholder engagement, and inclusive cooperation to ensure that it delivers tangible benefits to businesses and societies on both sides of the Atlantic. This collaborative approach aims to strengthen the transatlantic digital economy and leadership in critical technology areas.

ITI_techUK_transatlantic cooperation paper_final.pdf

Sabina Ciofu

Associate Director – International, techUK

Sabina Ciofu is Associate Director – International, running the International Policy and Trade Programme at techUK.

Based in Brussels, she leads our EU policy and engagement. She is also our lead on international trade policy, with a focus on digital trade chapter in FTAs, regulatory cooperation as well as broader engagement with the G7, G20, WTO and OECD.

As a transatlanticist at heart, Sabina is a GMF Marshall Memorial fellow and issue-lead on the EU-US Trade and Technology Council, within DigitalEurope.

Previously, she worked as Policy Advisor to a Member of the European Parliament for almost a decade, where she specialised in tech regulation, international trade and EU-US relations.

Sabina loves building communities and bringing people together. She is the founder of the Gentlewomen’s Club and co-organiser of the Young Professionals in Digital Policy. Previously, as a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Community, she led several youth civic engagement and gender equality projects.

She sits on the Advisory Board of the University College London European Institute, Café Transatlantique, a network of women in transatlantic technology policy and The Nine, Brussels’ first members-only club designed for women.

Sabina holds an MA in War Studies from King’s College London and a BA in Classics from the University of Cambridge.

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Daniel Clarke

Policy Manager for International Policy and Trade, techUK

Dan joined techUK as a Policy Manager for International Policy and Trade in March 2023.

Before techUK, Dan worked for data and consulting company GlobalData as an analyst of tech and geopolitics. He has also worked in public affairs, political polling, and has written freelance for the New Statesman and Investment Monitor.

Dan has a degree in MSc International Public Policy from University College London, and a BA Geography degree from the University of Sussex.

Outside of work, Dan is a big fan of football, cooking, going to see live music, and reading about international affairs. 

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Oliver Alderson

Policy and Public Affairs - Team Assistant, techUK

Oliver is the team assistant for the Policy and Public Affairs teams, joining techUK in November of 2023. He assists the teams admistrative support, communication, and event production.

Prior to working at techUK, Oliver studied at Swansea and Bristol universities, attaining a masters in Policy Research. During this time he competed in debating competitions around the country where he discussed and deliberated various policy issues. Between his studies Oliver acted as a student assistant in mental health research for the SMaRteN student network.

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[email protected]

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07505 890 596

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https://uk.linkedin.com/in/oliver-alderson-a51312180

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Sabina Ciofu

Associate Director – International, techUK

Sabina Ciofu is Associate Director – International, running the International Policy and Trade Programme at techUK.

Based in Brussels, she leads our EU policy and engagement. She is also our lead on international trade policy, with a focus on digital trade chapter in FTAs, regulatory cooperation as well as broader engagement with the G7, G20, WTO and OECD.

As a transatlanticist at heart, Sabina is a GMF Marshall Memorial fellow and issue-lead on the EU-US Trade and Technology Council, within DigitalEurope.

Previously, she worked as Policy Advisor to a Member of the European Parliament for almost a decade, where she specialised in tech regulation, international trade and EU-US relations.

Sabina loves building communities and bringing people together. She is the founder of the Gentlewomen’s Club and co-organiser of the Young Professionals in Digital Policy. Previously, as a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Community, she led several youth civic engagement and gender equality projects.

She sits on the Advisory Board of the University College London European Institute, Café Transatlantique, a network of women in transatlantic technology policy and The Nine, Brussels’ first members-only club designed for women.

Sabina holds an MA in War Studies from King’s College London and a BA in Classics from the University of Cambridge.

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