UPSC Mains 2018 · GS III · Q19 · 15 marks · 250 words

Data security has assumed significant importance in the digitized world due to rising cyber crimes. The Justice B. N. Srikrishna Committee Report addresses issues related to data security. What, in your view, are the strengths and weaknesses of the Report relating to protection of personal data in cyber space?

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अंकीयकृत (डिजिटाइज़्ड) दुनिया में बढ़ते हुए साइबर अपराधों के कारण डाटा सुरक्षा का महत्त्व बहुत बढ़ गया है। जस्टिस बी० एन० श्रीकृष्णा समिति रिपोर्ट में डाटा की सुरक्षा से संबंधित मुद्दों पर सोच-विचार किया गया है। आपके विचार में साइबर स्पेस में निजी डाटा की सुरक्षा से संबंधित इस रिपोर्ट की खूबियाँ और खामियाँ क्या-क्या हैं?

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Toppers wrote this one in a test series: “Data security has assumed significant importance and there is a need for a ‘continuous and calibrated approach’ to deal with rising Cybercrimes. In this context, discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the recently withdrawn Personal Data Protection Bill 2019. What can India learn from other countries in this regard?”

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Data security is the new security facet emerging as 'Data' is considered as the next fuel where countries become competitive.

Rise in cybercrimes especially during COVID times demands continuous cyber protection because

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→ 'Data' needs to be protected within borders according to Srikrishna committee → protection of personal data is fundamental right according to Puttaswamy judgement → 'cybersecurity' issues can affect economic security as well as social security ex Increased trends, women abuse & Child abuse

personal Data protection bill 2019

→ to preserve the government and private generated data within the borders of the nation.

→ usage of 'non-personal data' which does not effect the privacy of an individual.

India can take best methods from other countries in this regard.

(1) European Union's Data protection agreement.

(2) Oslo's accord of Data sharing for mutual benefits.

Close · a summary

There is a need to strengthen cyber system to protect the security of the nation.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) Examination 2018, General Studies Paper III, Q19. The paper on upsc.gov.in. Themes and links to toppers’ answers are by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.