India sets up committee to develop sovereign cloud framework

The framework will define where government data can be stored and how sensitive data must be handled, according to Moneycontrol.

Summary

India has set up a committee to develop a sovereign cloud framework that will set rules for where government data can be stored and how sensitive data must be handled. The move points to a push for tighter control over public-sector data infrastructure, with the framework expected to shape storage and handling standards for government information.

Terms & Concepts
  • sovereign cloud framework: Rules for how government data is stored and managed in cloud systems.