DR. AMAR PATNAIK,
FORMER MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT,
RAJYA SABHA
Data security has been fundamental to technology since digital systems first emerged. However, it is important to distinguish between data security and data privacy. Data security protects all forms of data, while data Privacy applies only to personal data.
Data security acts as the outer protective wall or vault of an organization's digital assets. Effective security requires strong IT controls, continuous monitoring, and regular audits. Data privacy applies only to personal data, which includes permissions, consent, and purpose.
India has a well-established data privacy regime. Protecting personal data is important because the penalties are significant under the new data law. This ensures trust in the future of systems.
Privacy is part of Article 21 of the Constitution, the Right to Life. Auditability, traceability, and reasonable restrictions are all part of our fundamental rights. Regardless of how advanced a technology solution you have developed, you must adhere to this.
The future of trust depends on preparedness to handle the advent of quantum computing, which will challenge the encryption architecture built to safeguard data, business, goals, and trust. If you want to retain trust in your product, technology, or offering, you must be prepared to face this onslaught.
The future of trust will depend on strengthening data security and privacy policies. Whether it is quantum computing or not, the principles of privacy remain the same because they are part of our Constitution.
