Publication Alert- ‘Leading Questions’ on ‘Data localisation is not a binary question: What non-BFSI organisations should get right under India’s evolving framework’ published on Bar and Bench

Partner, Chandrasekhar G. Tampi has recently authored a ‘Leading Questions’ piece on ‘Data localisation is not a binary question: What non-BFSI organisations should get right under India’s evolving framework’ published on Bar and Bench.

The article explains that Indian law does not impose blanket data-localisation requirements on non-financial sector companies. Instead, organisations should identify datasets subject to specific statutory, regulatory, sectoral or contractual requirements.

It highlights Aadhaar data, CERT-In logs, electronic books of account, and data handled for financial-sector clients as key areas requiring particular attention. While routine HR, payroll and business data may generally be stored overseas, specific India-based backup, accessibility or localisation requirements may apply.

The article recommends focusing on data inventory and classification, appropriate contractual and vendor safeguards, India-based backup/access where required, and readiness to localise data when legal or contractual requirements change.

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