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Challenges of Digital Economy Governance: The Case of Data Localization in India

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PII
S0321507525020054-1
DOI
10.31857/S0321507525020054
Publication type
Article
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Published
Authors
Olga Ustyuzhantseva
  • Occupation: PhD (History), Senior Researcher, Department of Science and Innovation
  • Affiliation: IMEMO, Russian Academy of Sciences
Abstract
The article focuses on the Indian Data Protection Law, which was introduced to the public in 2018, and the final version was adopted only in 2023. One of the most important clauses that changed was the clause on data localization: it disappeared in the final version of the law. In global practice, as a rule, data localization laws require that data on citizens or residents of a country be collected, processed, and stored within the country. Countries enacting data localization laws must choose between ensuring the safety and security of their citizens’ data and freeing data movement, including across borders, to advance the digital economy and innovation. This article examines how the Indian government made this choice, what factors played a decisive role, and how this characterizes the overall government policy in developing the digital economy.
Keywords
Индия локализация данных цифровая экономика закон о защите данных цифровой суверенитет
Date of publication
20.09.2025
Year of publication
2025
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