New Delhi [India], April 29: "Data" is one of the invaluable resources and a growing vulnerability in today's digitally connected world, rendering data privacy beyond a compliance issue. From personal information and financial details to behavioral data and digital identities, the volume and variety of data being collected, processed, and shared have grown exponentially. As much as opportunities for global connectivity have expanded, the challenges around protecting that data have intensified. Data breaches, identity theft, and surveillance concerns have called for transparency and accountability from both governments and corporations.
On April 21, the Indian Achievers' Forum hosted a webinar to discuss the key aspects of Data Privacy and Protection in today's hyper-connected digital world. The session brought together a diverse panel of experts from across industries. A few of the attendees were award winners as well. This online gathering emphasised important areas like:
- How important is data privacy when it comes to branding, digital marketing, and journalism?
- How is artificial intelligence evolving in both enhancing and potentially compromising data privacy in connected environments?
- What practices or principles are essential when building secure systems that manage sensitive data across interconnected devices?
- What are some of the key challenges in ensuring data protection and privacy at such massive scales?
- How can emerging innovations in cloud architecture help organisations enhance their data privacy frameworks while still optimising for performance and scalability?
- How can emerging innovations in cloud architecture help organisations enhance their data privacy frameworks while still optimising for performance and scalability?
Director of the Indian Achievers' Forum, Dr. Shabnam Ashtana, in her opening address, emphasised the urgency of addressing data protection in today's interconnected digital age. Mr Prashant Das, Editor, CSR Times said, "Digital marketing thrives on data, and consumer trust hinges on data privacy. With misinformation and surveillance growing, readers look to publications that respect their privacy." Software engineers Mr. Dhruvil Anil Darji and Mr. Hardik Dharmesh Ruparel echoed the same theme. They recommended adopting a data protection framework that is built into the core architecture of digital products, underlining the necessity of a robust cybersecurity infrastructure to prevent breaches.
In its effort to honour those who have made outstanding contributions to nation-building, the Indian Achievers' Forum has recognised a few achievers who have brought laurels in their respective fields. These people, who represent a variety of industries and fields, have demonstrated the importance of actively contributing to the progress of the nation. A few recipients of the Indian Achievers' Award:
Mr. Subrat Kumar Mishra, Assistant Vice President, Barclays.
The webinar concluded with a call to action for collective efforts in building a world that is globally connected and digitally protected.
If you have any objection to this press release content, kindly contact pr.error.rectification@gmail.com to notify us. We will respond and rectify the situation in the next 24 hours.