Tech industry’s apex body Nasscom on Thursday said the new framework for personal data protection should consider global implementation of data privacy laws and stakeholders’ views on the earlier bill.
In response to the withdrawal of the Personal Data Protection Bill, it also said that the country is being shaped by accelerated digitization and policy measures that enable access and inclusion.
“The fundamental right to privacy must be enforced and data protection enabled in a manner that enhances trust in data-driven businesses and allows data-based services to be developed in a secure and reliable manner,” the statement said. ” ,
The Center on Wednesday withdrew the Personal Data Protection Bill from Parliament as it considered a “comprehensive legal framework” based on a series of amendments that could be made by introducing separate laws on data privacy, internet ecosystem and cyber security. It was proposed to regulate online space. ,