Former Supreme Court judge Justice B.N. Srikrishna will chair the Advisory Board of Equal, a digital ID verification and data-sharing platform.
Equal supports identity authentication and secure digital integration for large firms, aligned with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023.
Background and Expertise:
Justice Srikrishna previously chaired the 2018 Committee on Data Protection, commissioned by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Led significant committees such as the Sixth Pay Commission and Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission, showcasing expertise in legal, financial, and policy reforms.
Purpose and Vision:
Advisory Board to establish frameworks for secure, compliant, and consent-driven data sharing.
Focus on fostering privacy protection, ethical data use, and setting global benchmarks for digital practices.
Government Alignment:
The initiative is part of India’s effort to strengthen data governance frameworks, as the DPDP Rules, 2025, are finalized.
Key Points:
Chair: Justice B.N. Srikrishna.
Platform: Equal - Digital ID verification and data sharing.
Purpose: Privacy, ethical data usage, and compliance with DPDP Act, 2023.
Significance: Enhancing trust in technology-based services.
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