To cement its reputation as call ícentre capital of the worldí and reassure businesses that it can be trusted with the personal data of customers, the Indian Government has announced plans for the introduction of EU-style data protection laws.
Many UK and US companies have criticised Indiaís data security regulations. But Stewart Room, partner and head of data protection at national law firm Rowe Cohen said these objections are based on flimsy arguments:
By falling in line with European Data Protection law India becomes more attractive to businesses that operate call centres and more jobs could be transferred. It demonstrates the impact the Data Protection Act has on top-level decision making and the seriousness with which it is considered.
Other countries like Dubai and Qatar are also stepping up their data processing laws and framework. Outsourcing to these countries looks more attractive than ever before, he added.
India gears up to welcome more UK jobs
EXODUS of UK call centre jobs could increase as India falls in line with EU Data Protection Laws say experts.
