Data Security Council of India explained

Data Security Council of India
Abbreviation:DSCI
Founder:NASSCOM
Type:Industry Body
Headquarters:NASSCOM Campus, 3rd Floor Plot No- 7-10, Sector 126, Noida (UP) 201303
Region:India
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Leader Title:Chairman
Leader Name:Rajendra S Pawar
Leader Title2:CEO
Leader Name2:Vinayak Godse
Leader Title3:Former CEO(s)
Leader Name3:Kamlesh Bajaj, Nandkumar Saravade

Data Security Council of India (DSCI) is a premier industry body on data protection in India, setup by NASSCOM®, committed to making cyberspace safe, secure and trusted by establishing best practices, standards and initiatives in cyber security and privacy.[1] DSCI brings together national governments, their agencies, industry sectors including IT-BPM, BFSI, Telecom, industry associations, data protection authorities and think tanks for public advocacy, thought leadership, capacity building and outreach initiatives.[2]

DSCI engages with governments, regulators, industry associations and think tanks on policy matters.[3] To strengthen thought leadership in cyber security and privacy, DSCI develops best practices and frameworks, publishes studies, surveys and papers. It builds capacity in security, privacy and cyber forensics through training and certification program for professionals and law enforcement agencies and engages stakeholders through various outreach initiatives including events, awards, chapters, consultations and membership programs. DSCI also endeavors to increase India’s share in the global security product and services market through global trade development initiatives. These aim to strengthen the security and privacy culture in the India.[4] [5]

Frameworks

https://www.dsci.in/content/dsci-privacy-framework-dpf©

Notes and References

  1. Bajaj. Kamlesh. 2012. Promoting data protection standards through contracts: The case of the data security council of India. Review of Policy Research. 29 . 131–139 . 10.1111/j.1541-1338.2011.00541.x .
  2. Bajaj . Kamlesh . Promoting data protection standards through contracts: The case of the data security council of India . Review of Policy Research.
  3. Web site: Mishra . Ashutosh . January 24, 2024 . 'Data protection seal' to vet platforms for privacy benchmarking: DSCI . 2024-06-05 . business-standard.com.
  4. Web site: Data Security Council of India (DSCI) . 2024-06-05 . pearsonvue.com.
  5. Bajaj. Kamlesh. Promoting data protection standards through contracts: The case of the data security council of India. Promoting Data Protection Standards Through Contracts: The Case of the Data Security Council of India.