Policy Issues on Cloud Computing in India- A Comparative Landscape
Dr. Rajat Agarwal
Assistant Professor, Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India
Vatsal Chanana
Student, Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
Rishabh Chanana
Student, Delhi Technological University, New Delhi, India
Receiving Date:
2016-10-07
Acceptance Date:
2016-11-07
Publication Date:
2016-12-08
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Abstract
Cloud computing allows business organizations to focus on their business requirements and align IT strategically through dynamic provisioning of resources and applications. Similarly, in the Government and public sector, cloud computing offers scope for reduction in cost of service delivery. For countries like India, this can be a game changer as it may bring huge savings in cost of e-governance infrastructure, which can permit the alternative usage of funds for core development activities. To ensure the adoption of cloud computing, it is imperative that a policy framework on cloud computing is finalized so that business and government organizations can reap its benefits. This paper highlights some of the key policy issues that require attention, particularly for government and public sector in India. The paper highlights key policy issues related to cloud such as data protection, data sovereignty, cloud standards, security requirements, etc. through a comparative landscape of the policies of the developed world. A strategic policy framework/roadmap for cloud in India has also been suggested
Keywords:
Cloud computing; cloud policy; ICT policy; e-governance; Digital India; cloud standards
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