As you rightly said, the Data Protection Bill will provide a better comprehensive legal framework to regulate technology .India ,by the turn of this century will have one of the world s largest digital personal data footprints. We have to find solutions for Data Free Flow with Trust and Cross Border Data Flows.
The Bill has certain short comings , but it is definitely a step forward in the right direction!!
Whether the draft of the data privacy legislation is approved by Parliament or a fresh draft is made, is something that will crystallize in the future; however one thing is certain that whatever becomes the guardrails of law, this is a start and further fine tuning of required and acceptable legislation will happen in future. A start, whether perfect or with a few blemishes, had to be made; as they say, one eye is better than being blind. The sincerity of the ruling government from time to time, is required to prevent misuse of personal data. Very well written and explained Anil. 👏
You have summed it up so well. It was important to start. And not fall into the trap of 'perfection is the enemy of good'. In fact, Rahul Matthan, the interview that will air this Thursday makes the very same point. Do watch.
And as always thank you so much for your participation.
The draft digital protection act, 2022 is timely as the issue remains shrouded in secrecy for far too long with the authorities' intention not being clear even as the technological advancement is taking place on an incredible pace. The stakeholders particularly the general lay public should not feel short-changed with any ulterior design to dabble in data to institute a creeping surveillance society by the explicit grant of the law! This is the bottom line on which laws should be framed sans flaws.
Thank you GS. Your fears are well founded. The Supreme Court has already drawn some red lines. And day before yesterday on Twitter, the IT ministry clarified that access to personal data will be in "emergencies".
While we should be concerned one should also ensure that perfection can't be the enemy of good.
Let us see how this draft law shapes up as it goes through the hoops.
One of the toughest issue before the Legislature and the Government. Yes Anil soft touch is required. However that immediately brings us not only to framing of law but also the challenges on its implementation and enforcement !
Well said Balesh. Requires everyone to be sensitised. Completely new territory. Do watch the Rahul Matthan interview coming up on Thursday. He expands on this theme.
Look forward to your continued participation Balesh.
Very well articulated and put across, Anil. Yes, going forward, not only for India, data and data privacy is going to be a much talked about matter. And as the pace of digital transformation accelerates in even more geometric progression, this area would become the most used to perpetrate fraud globally.
Even if it takes long, this needs to be managed truly well. And that is only possible if the intent is bonafide and genuine on all sides. And how does one gauge the genuineness of intent? through discussions with all stake holders, and with passage of time. The rear view mirror will tell us whether what we collectively did was more right or the other way..........
Dear Anil,
A very well timed article!!
As you rightly said, the Data Protection Bill will provide a better comprehensive legal framework to regulate technology .India ,by the turn of this century will have one of the world s largest digital personal data footprints. We have to find solutions for Data Free Flow with Trust and Cross Border Data Flows.
The Bill has certain short comings , but it is definitely a step forward in the right direction!!
Thank you Vandana. Hope you did catch the interview with Rahul Matthan. He made your exact point about a trusted global highway for data.
Best
Anil
Whether the draft of the data privacy legislation is approved by Parliament or a fresh draft is made, is something that will crystallize in the future; however one thing is certain that whatever becomes the guardrails of law, this is a start and further fine tuning of required and acceptable legislation will happen in future. A start, whether perfect or with a few blemishes, had to be made; as they say, one eye is better than being blind. The sincerity of the ruling government from time to time, is required to prevent misuse of personal data. Very well written and explained Anil. 👏
Dear Gautam,
You have summed it up so well. It was important to start. And not fall into the trap of 'perfection is the enemy of good'. In fact, Rahul Matthan, the interview that will air this Thursday makes the very same point. Do watch.
And as always thank you so much for your participation.
Best
Anil
The draft digital protection act, 2022 is timely as the issue remains shrouded in secrecy for far too long with the authorities' intention not being clear even as the technological advancement is taking place on an incredible pace. The stakeholders particularly the general lay public should not feel short-changed with any ulterior design to dabble in data to institute a creeping surveillance society by the explicit grant of the law! This is the bottom line on which laws should be framed sans flaws.
Thank you GS. Your fears are well founded. The Supreme Court has already drawn some red lines. And day before yesterday on Twitter, the IT ministry clarified that access to personal data will be in "emergencies".
While we should be concerned one should also ensure that perfection can't be the enemy of good.
Let us see how this draft law shapes up as it goes through the hoops.
Thank you for your thoughts.
Best
Anil
One of the toughest issue before the Legislature and the Government. Yes Anil soft touch is required. However that immediately brings us not only to framing of law but also the challenges on its implementation and enforcement !
Well said Balesh. Requires everyone to be sensitised. Completely new territory. Do watch the Rahul Matthan interview coming up on Thursday. He expands on this theme.
Look forward to your continued participation Balesh.
Best
Anil
Very well articulated and put across, Anil. Yes, going forward, not only for India, data and data privacy is going to be a much talked about matter. And as the pace of digital transformation accelerates in even more geometric progression, this area would become the most used to perpetrate fraud globally.
Even if it takes long, this needs to be managed truly well. And that is only possible if the intent is bonafide and genuine on all sides. And how does one gauge the genuineness of intent? through discussions with all stake holders, and with passage of time. The rear view mirror will tell us whether what we collectively did was more right or the other way..........
Thank you Niranjan. You are so right. Needs all stakeholders, including critics, on board. Because data is already ruling the world.
Looking forward to your continued inputs.
Best
Anil