The United Nations System Chief Executives Board (CEB) endorsed the "Proposed Normative Foundations for International Data Governance" in November 2024 to establish principles for global data governance that promote sustainable development, human rights, and equity. The document outlines three overarching goals—value, trust, and equity—emphasizing responsible data use, fostering trust through secure and rights-based governance, and ensuring equitable access to data benefits. It introduces principles such as interoperability, accountability, digital self-determination, and fairness. The proposal highlights steps including multistakeholder engagement, harmonization of definitions, and investments in data infrastructure and systems to operationalize these principles.