Data Localisation: India’s Double-Edged Sword?

Overview

The role and significance of data have evolved over the years for industries and countries alike.The advent of ever-changing technologies, has transformed businesses operations, processes, contribution to global data value chains and participation in international trade. This report is an enlightening resource in informing the discussion about the impact of cross border data flow restrictions on Indiaís digital services exports and its impact on the countryís gross domestic product (GDP). A very peculiar aspect of this study is its novel analysis of the IT-BPM industry and its significance to the Indian GDP and thus bringing a very important perspective in the discussion around data localisation.The report takes the readers through the significance of digital trade for the world and India, and the emergence of data protection and restrictions on data flows across the countries.