Topic: Data Protection Authority
Govt now accepts value of IPR in non-personal data, but its recommendations pose new problems
The Kris Gopalakrishnan-led Committee acknowledges how non-personal data and intellectual property rights are linked together.
Changes and challenges in the revised regulatory framework for non-personal data
The revised report envisages a harmonious co-existence of the two frameworks of personal and non-personal data while suggesting that the two concepts are mutually exclusive.
Banking to groceries — Data Protection Authority has multi-sector role, but must be efficient
We need to carefully consider how the DPA can effectively operationalise different aspects of its mandate with the least amount of state capacity.
Indian govt took first step to unlock value of non-personal data, must now bring in nuance
The framework to govern non-personal data in India should be unambiguous, and act as a catalyst to fuel economic growth.
To keep up with tech and regulate WhatsApp & Amazon, India must adopt ‘futures thinking’
With the Indian govt's Personal Data Protection Bill only outlining broad principles governing data, the role of the Data Protection Authority becomes even more important.
On Camera
YourTurn
Quran says no one can limit others’ freedom. Udaipur killing violates Islam’s golden rule
Throughout history, Islamic scholars have uniformly agreed that respecting and obeying the law of the land is an essential aspect of faith.
RBI intervenes with multi-pronged strategy in battle against rupee fall
The Reserve Bank’s challenges include crashes in forward dollar premiums to rising open interest in futures that adds to pressure on the currency.
Defence
Almost 4,000 enrol for IAF’s Agnipath recruitment scheme on day 1 of online registrations
These registrations pertain to the Indian Air Force's Agniveer Vayu programme. The online portal for the first phase was opened at 10 am Friday, and will close on 5 July.
With Agnipath, Modi govt’s shock & awe doctrine may have misfired a vital reform, yet again
Modi govt's biggest flaw has been its disinclination to accept limitations of electoral majorities. This ruined land acquisition and farm reform, stalled labour codes.