“Committee’s recommendations may have a significant impact on the functioning of businesses and government agencies such as UIDAI on the processing of personal data of individuals. Exemplary powers for the Centre on personal data of foreign nationals will also define future business growth for different sectors in the country. A paradigm shift will happen that will bolster India in the global economy as it promises privacy and protection of personal data,”

Prashant Gupta
Partner, Grant Thornton India LLP

This article appeared in The Hindu Business Line on 29th July, 2018.