It is important is it for India to have an independent data regulator in order to create a progressive data regime.

As of now, of the seven international agreements and standards relevant to data privacy, five require the establishment of an independent supervisory authority.

Hence, now the question that lies is – how important is it for India to have an independent data regulator?

In order to truly protect data and at the same time bring about technological advancement in India, data needs to flow across borders and be exchanged amongst countries.

At the end of the day, along with resources, data protection authorities also need to be provided with space and autonomy by their governments in order to bring security and safety in the digital ecosystem as envisaged in Data Protection Acts to fruition. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1576645205.6132703/Independent-Data-Regulator-Is-Fundamental-To-Creating-A-Progressive-Data-Regime-In-India?ref=audio_experience