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Business Today
“India should fast-track enactment of the Data Protection Act and set up a strong and effective Data Protection Authority. Since the draft Bill already provides for high fines (Rs 5 crore or 2 per cent of worldwide turnover), it is expected to usher in a strong compliance culture.”
– G.V. Anand Bhushan
Guardians of the Online World
Business Today
“India should fast track the enactment of the Data Protection Act and set up a strong and effective Data Protection Authority.”
– G.V. Anand Bhushan
Increasing cyber-attacks show why stringent cyber-security laws are need of the hour
Express Computer
“India is the fastest-growing trillion-dollar economy in the world. A strong and effective data protection policy is no longer optional; it is essential to sustaining this growth.”
– G.V. Anand Bhushan
An imminent need for updated cyber policies
“Nobody is able to price the risk currently. The minute you have clarity on exchanges and whether digital currencies can be used as a medium of exchange or payment, there will be less speculation and much more stability in pricing.”
– G.V. Anand Bhushan
LiveMint, on cryptocurrency regulation
LiveMint
“From regulation to a complete ban, there are many competing theories as to what the actual legislation will be… the most important piece of regulation is still to come.”
– G.V. Anand Bhushan
Govt seeks disclosure of crypto transactions, holdings
LiveMint
“Nobody is able to price the risk currently. The minute you have clarity on exchanges… there will be less speculation and much more stability in pricing.”
– G.V. Anand Bhushan
Supreme Court refuses to grant temporary stay on RBI’s restriction on cryptocurrencies
Business Standard
“From regulation to a complete ban, there are many competing theories as to what the actual legislation will be… the most important piece of regulation is still to come.”
– G.V. Anand Bhushan
India turns to artificial intelligence for better and faster economic data
Business Standard
“The company should first ensure they have virtual private networks and cloud solutions so that basic security is taken care of even in a work-from-home environment.”
– G.V. Anand Bhushan
Work from home: Ensuring data security a challenging task for businesses
Business Today
“It is absolutely critical for the government to ensure, with the assistance of CERT-In, that it has a full proof Crisis Incident Response Plan in place.”
– G.V. Anand Bhushan
Cyber attacks can plunge India’s COVID vaccination drive into pandemonium
“When a pharma company bears the brunt of a cyber-attack, it can have a devastating impact ranging from stolen IP, repeating clinical trials, contaminated drugs, physical damage and downtime, litigation, and lost revenue.”
– G.V. Anand Bhushan
Express Pharma, on cyber resilience in healthcare
Times of India
“Apart from external attacks, there are also instances where employees may also be violating the privacy codes as they start using their own devices.”
– G.V. Anand Bhushan
As more people work from home, cases of cyber attacks rise
Financial Express
“This matter is highly likely to be litigated again and will only be settled by a Supreme Court judgment, factoring in the issues of social responsibility, public policy and freedom of speech.”
– G.V. Anand Bhushan
You can land in jail by sharing or forwarding another person’s message on social media
Hindustan Times
“The combination of a sudden pandemic, quarantine and unconventional work-from-home situations has exacerbated this security threat.”
– G.V. Anand Bhushan
Govt plans cyber security system for financial sector
Asia Business Law Journal
“It is the responsibility of the seller to correctly disclose what is necessary and material for the buyer to make an informed decision.”
– G.V. Anand Bhushan
What should be disclosed during due diligence
Express Pharma
“When a pharma company bears the brunt of a cyber-attack, it can have a devastating impact ranging from stolen IP, repeating clinical trials, contaminated drugs, physical damage and downtime, litigation, and lost revenue.”
– G.V. Anand Bhushan
Cyber resilience: A high priority
ET CIO
“Indian companies have increased their investments in cyberlaw services, with observed hikes in compliance consultations and security assessments.”
– G.V. Anand Bhushan
Here’s all you need to know about data privacy regulations, and its loopholes
CXOToday
“It is critical to implement an overarching data protection framework that adequately deals with data privacy and security.”
– G.V. Anand Bhushan
India Urgently Needs a Robust Cyber Security Framework
CXOToday
“Traditional network security tools have become less effective due to dramatic changes brought by Industry 4.0 over the last decade.”
– G.V. Anand Bhushan
How artificial intelligence can fight cyberattacks
Asian Legal Business
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– G.V. Anand Bhushan
