Data localization

Question 1

What does it mean ?

Answer 1

To store data on any device that is physically present within the borders of a specific country where the data was generated

Question 2

What are the major steps taken by Govt regarding data localisation ?

Answer 2

1) Draft National Digital Communications Policy, 2018
2) RBI’s notification on Payment Data storage
3) Guidelines for Govt Departments for contractual terms related to Cloud storage