Nepal needs a comprehensive data protection law: To prevent digital data from manipulating us
Summary
Nepal's digital landscape is rapidly expanding, but lacks a comprehensive data protection law, leaving personal data vulnerable to misuse and exploitation.
Key Points
- Nepal's digital environment collects extensive personal data without robust legal protections.
- Significant data breaches have exposed sensitive user information from major platforms like Foodmandu and Vianet.
- Existing laws in Nepal are inadequate to ensure data ownership, consent, deletion rights, and enforcement.
- Nepal needs a comprehensive data protection law modeled after countries like India and China to safeguard digital privacy rights.
