Explained: Why the world is debating data flow | Explained News, The Indian Express

Explained: Why the world is debating data flow | Explained News, The Indian Express

Written by Karishma Mehrotra |New Delhi |Updated: June 25, 2019 9:01:55 am

Explained: Why the world is debating data flow

Should data be allowed to flow freely or localised at source? As IT Ministry prepares to present data protection Bill in Parliament and countries argue at global forums, a look at both sides of the debate.

Data is any collection of information that is stored in a way so computers can easily read it. (Representational)

The IT Ministry’s Bill on data protection is scheduled to be introduced in Parliament during the current session. Worldwide, the data flow debate is playing out at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and G20.