A comprehensive data protection regime with a robust institutional framework is not only imperative for protection of fundamental rights but also gives the necessary stimulus to the digital economy. In our second blog we had highlighted the significant provisions of the proposed data protection and cyber security laws in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal. InRead more
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The Sri Lankan Ministry of Digital Infrastructure and Information Technology (“MDIIT”) released the latest version of Personal Data Protection Act (“PDP Bill”) on September 24, 2019. Substantial modifications were made to the previous draft of the Bill based on consultations with key stakeholders[1]. To draft the PDP Bill, the Drafting Committee looked at international bestRead more
There seems to be an explosion of new data protection regulations across the South Asia region in recent years. Although these proposed laws[1] codify a common set of guiding principles, each law is in fact unique. Each of the regions in which these laws are proposed to be enacted has its own social dynamic, geo-politicalRead more
This post is the first in a series of three posts analysing the information technology (“IT”) ecosystem of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. Introduction With over 4 billion people online[1], the internet has reshaped how we do business, communicate and conduct governance[2]. As the digital economy evolves, digital security has taken on a distinctRead more