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Policy Paper: Privacy in India Data Security Council of India (DSCI) prepared a policy paper on "Privacy in India". The paper was prepared under the Rising Pan-European and International Awareness of Biometrics and Security Ethics (RISE) Project and has been submitted to RISE Consortium. The paper highlights the specific issues in India with respect to Privacy. Click here to view / download the paper. Send your feedback to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it For more information on Project RISE, visit www.riseproject.eu
Worldwide Cybersecurity: The Way Forward Dr. Kamlesh Bajaj, CEO, Data Security Council of India, recently participated in the First Worldwide Cybersecurity Summit held on May 3-5, 2010 at Dallas. His presentation focussed on Cyber Crimes, handling of cyber crimes, Achieving better International Cyber Security and the challenges ahead.
(ISC)²® Resource Guide 2010 (ISC)²® Resource Guide provides quick access to valuable resources for information security professionals around the world. (ISC)² publishes this handy tool as part of its continued commitment to advancing the information security profession.
Legal Framework of Data Protection in the EU The liabilities of the service providers, as an importer of data, are increasing day by day with evolving compliance regulations. These regulations are now proactively advocating governance of Transborder data flow. European Union, in particular is more proactive in issuing directives that would potentially affect service providers. It becomes an imperative to understand the challenges and legalities of Trans - border data flows from European Union. Read more
Position Paper on Security and Privacy Challenges in the UID project Data Security Council of India (DSCI) prepared a position paper on Security and Privacy challenges in the UID project. The paper has been submitted to UIDAI on January 21, 2010 for consideration by the authority.
Recommendations for Encryption Policy u/s 84A of the IT (Amendment) Act, 2008 The Department of Information Technology, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology sought views of DSCI and NASSCOM, and other associations on encryption policy u/s 84A, in a meeting held in March 2009. DSCI convened a meeting of all associations, at their request, on April 2, 2009 to deliberate on the issues involved. It was attended by 24 participants. DSCI prepared a Consultation Paper on the subject and circulated it to all of them. Some of them came back with their comments on the same. DSCI circulated it to all NASSCOM members, to DSCI Chapters/E-Security Forums, and to its Steering Committee. A number of responses from the industry were received. These have been analyzed, and DSCI, has prepared the recommendations and submitted to the government.
Making of Rules under Sections 43A, 67C and 79 of the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 DSCI held an Open House session with the industry again on April 14, 2009 in Delhi where over 40 industry members were present. DSCI and NASSCOM inputs to help formulate Rules u/s 43A, 67C and 79 have now been finalized after an intensive consultative process. The recommendations have been submitted to the Department of Information Technology on May 11, 2009.
DSCI Consultation Paper The recommendations received from 12 companies were analyzed and Draft Rules have been prepared. DSCI is organising a seminar on IT (Amendment) Act, 2008 on April 28, 2009 and will be presenting its views during the event.
Making of Rules under the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 was signed by President of India on February 5, 2009. Department of Information Technology (DIT) sought consultation from DSCI for framing of rules under sections 43A, 67C, and 79.
Cyber Crimes: Challenge to the Enterprise Dr. Kamlesh Bajaj, CEO, DSCI, recently participated in McAfee Executive Summit held between March 4-5, 2009 at Taj West End, Bangalore. His presentation focussed on Cyber Crimes, handling of cyber crimes, Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 and the challenges ahead.
Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 The Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 has received the assent of the President of India on February 5, 2009. The amended IT Act has provisions for data protection and cyber security. It will help realize a strong data protection regime in the country that is expected to enhance trustworthiness of the India IT and BPO service providers.
Project RISE: Rising pan-European and International Awareness of Biometrics and Security Ethics Harsheeta Nangia Arora, Manager – Research, DSCI, represented the organization in the Project RISE kick-off meeting held between March 12-13, 2009 at Rome, Italy. The presentation focused on DSCI’s existence as an SRO and discussed the role of DSCI in the execution of this 36-month long project.
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DSCI - SRO
Harness data protection as a lever for economic development of India through global integration of practices and standards conforming to various legal regimes.
To create trustworthiness of Indian companies as global sourcing service providers, and to send out a message to clients worldwide that India is a secure destination for outsourcing where privacy and protection of customer data are enshrined in the global best practices followed by the industry.
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Public Advocacy on Data Protection and Cyber Security
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Capacity Building
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Best Practices
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Independent Oversight
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Dispute Resolution
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Cyber Crime Speedier Trial
