Interview: Gaurav Bhalla on data storage and data localization laws in India

Gaurav Bhalla, a technology and data protection lawyer at Ahlawat & Associates, discusses data sovereignty and compliance.

Data localization laws protect the personal information and security of data and promote national control over data.

Regulation 18 of SEBI (Stock Brokers & Sub-brokers) Regulations specifies that every stock broker shall preserve the specified books of account and other records for a minimum period of five years. From October 2023,SEBI’s

Free Trial

Register for free to keep reading.

To continue reading this article and unlock full access to GRIP, register now. You’ll enjoy free access to all content until our subscription service launches in early 2026.

  • Unlimited access to industry insights
  • Stay on top of key rules and regulatory changes with our Rules Navigator
  • Ad-free experience with no distractions
  • Regular podcasts from trusted external experts
  • Fresh compliance and regulatory content every day
Register for free Already a member? Sign in