Author Archives: Vijayashankar Na

(This is the continuation and  summary article in the series) The Kris Gopalakrishna Committee was constituted on 13th September 2019 with a brief terms of reference to study the various issues relating to Non Personal data and make specific suggestions. … Continue reading →

(This is a continuation of the previous article) Technology Architecture The Kris Gopalakrishna Committee (KGC) has also added key guiding principles on technology that can be used for creating and functioning of shared data directories, data bases and for digital … Continue reading →

(This is a continuation of the previous article) Non Personal Data Regulatory Authority One of the key recommendations of the Kris Gopalakrishna Committee (KGC) that has been presently highlighted by the media reports is the recommendation to set up a … Continue reading →

(This is a continuation of the previous article) Data Sharing The essential part of the recommendations of the Kris Gopalakrishna Committee (KGC) is to ensure an effective “Data Sharing” mechanism in which “Non Personal Data” is recognized for its potential … Continue reading →

(This is a continuation of the previous article) Data Business Kris Gopalakrishna Committee (KGC) has defined a new line of Business Activity called “Data Business”. It has also suggested a new regulatory authority and a comprehensive regulation on collection , … Continue reading →

(This is a continuation of the previous article) Ownership of Data KGC has articulated a legal basis for establishing rights over “Data”. Apart from recognizing the “Data Sovereignty” concept where the State has a primary right of ownership of assets … Continue reading →