Countries have a sovereign right over data to protect privacy of citizens: Prasad at G-20 meet

NEW DELHI: Countries have a sovereign right over data to protect privacy and security of its citizens, union electronics and IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said while addressing a virtual G-20 Ministers meeting on Wednesday. He also said that digital platforms which operate across multiple geographies must become trustworthy, safe and secure.

This comes after India banned 59 Chinese apps citing threats to the country’s “sovereignty and security” late last month. The apps included top social media platforms like TikTok, WeChat and Helo along with ShareIT, UC Browser and shopping app Club Factory.