China becoming leader in big data

Software Alliance will work with stakeholders on privacy, security

China is shaping up to be a world leader in the data policy area, which is expected to help the country boost its IT industry and compete globally, said the top executive of BSA-The Software Alliance, the world's leading software industry trade group.

Victoria Espinel, president and CEO of the Software Alliance, said as there is no international consensus on the issue of data distribution, it would be beneficial for the industry if China takes on a leadership role.