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Title	Reassessing Smart City Development And Personal Data Protection: A Regulatory Framework
ID_Doc	44527
Authors	Jin Y.; Wang Y.
Year	2025
Published	International Review of Economics and Finance, 99
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.iref.2025.104022
Abstract	Smart cities are rapidly transforming urban development worldwide, yet their advancement presents a critical tension with personal data protection requirements. Through examining Ordos City as a case study, this paper addresses three key challenges: the macro balance between data efficiency and privacy dignity, meso conflicts between liberal smart city policies and strict data protection regulations, and the micro-level lack of coordination between these domains. While various solutions such as open data initiatives and data exchanges have emerged globally, significant challenges persist. This paper proposes a “data utilization regulatory framework” that establishes clear data ownership classifications and governance mechanisms, consisting of promotional and protective components. This dual approach aims to facilitate data flow while maintaining robust privacy safeguards, ultimately offering a balanced solution that supports both smart city innovation and personal data protection. © 2025 The Authors
Author Keywords	Data property right; Data utilization regulatory framework; Open data initiatives; Personal data protection; Smart city

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