Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
5. Data localisation is undoubtedly a black dot on the idea of flawless concept of the internet as a borderless world. In this context, discuss the scope and extent of Data-localisation. (250 words)
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
Several big websites around the world went down for about half an hour because of a major issue with the content delivery network (CDN) of American cloud computing services provider Fastly.
Key Demand of the question:
Discuss the scope and extent of Data-localisation.
Directive:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Data localization is the act of storing data on any device that is physically present within the borders of a specific country where the data was generated.
Body:
The answer body must have the following aspects covered:
Explain why Data Localisation is Important? – To protect the personal and financial information of the country’s citizens and residents from foreign surveillance and give local governments and regulators the jurisdiction to call for the data when required.
Storing of data locally is expected to help law enforcement agencies to access information that is needed for the detection of a crime or to gather evidence. This gets significant importance due to increasing relevance of technology in nature as well as the resolution of crimes.
Data localisation is undoubtedly a problem on the face of the idealized conception of the internet as a borderless world.
And though this idea of the borderless internet has lost some of its sheen in recent years, it’s hard to deny that it has been one of the main reasons for explosive digital growth.
Conclusion:
Conclude with importance.
