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As India cements its position as one of the world's leading technology and outsourcing hubs, international organisations face an increasingly complex cyber, legal, and regulatory environment.In this episode of The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen speaks with N.S. Nappinai, Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court of India and one of the country's leading experts on cyber law, data protection, and digital governance.The conversation explores how businesses can navigate India's rapidly evolving cyber and data protection landscape while balancing innovation, compliance, and operational resilience. From outsourcing technology services and cross-border data transfers to AI-enabled cyber threats and emerging regulation, this episode examines the risks and opportunities facing organisations operating in one of the world's fastest-growing digital economies.Nappinai explains how India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) compares with the EU's GDPR, why legal compliance alone is not enough to manage cyber risk, and what multinational organisations should consider when building resilient governance frameworks in India.The discussion explores: How India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) compares with the EU's GDPR The legal, cyber, and operational risks organisations should consider when outsourcing technology services to India Cross-border data transfers, regulatory uncertainty, and compliance challenges for multinational organisations The growing threat posed by AI-enabled cybercrime, fraud, deepfakes, and business email compromise Why vendor due diligence, contractual protections, cybersecurity audits, and implementation are critical for managing digital risk What the future holds for India's cyber governance, AI regulation, and digital risk landscape N.S. Nappinai is a Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court of India, Founder of CyberSaathi, and one of India's leading experts on cyber law, cybersecurity, digital rights, intellectual property, and data protection. She advises governments, businesses, and institutions on emerging technology law and has played a prominent role in shaping conversations around cyber governance and digital policy. Our host, Dominic Bowen, is Head of Strategic Advisory and Partner at one of Europe’s leading risk management consulting firms. He advises CEOs, boards, and senior executives on crisis, geopolitical risk, and strategy, drawing on decades of experience in conflict zones and corporate leadership.#CyberSecurity #India #DataProtection #DPDPA #GDPR #Outsourcing #CyberRisk #RiskManagement #InternationalRiskPodcast #ArtificialIntelligence #Compliance #CyberLawTell us what you liked! Tell us what you liked!