Data Security Council appoints Neelam Dhawan as chairperson

New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) The Data Security Council of India (DSCI), an industry body on data protection set up by Nasscom, has appointed Neelam Dhawan as its new Chairperson, effective immediately.
    Dhawan, who joined the DSCI board in December 2025, succeeds Promod Bhasin.
    Bhasin, the Genpact founder and Chairman of ICRIER and Clix Capital, served as the DSCI Chairman for a three-year term ending in March 2026.
    Dhawan currently serves on the Board of Directors for several major corporations, including Tech Mahindra, Hindustan Unilever Ltd, Fractal Analytics, and Capita PLC.
    She also holds the position of Chairperson on the boards of Ather Energy and Capillary Technologies.
    In a statement, DSCI said Dhawan and the board will work closely with the Indian industry and government bodies to develop policies and practices aimed at strengthening the country's cybersecurity and data privacy posture, with the goal of positioning India as a global cyber leader.
    Commenting on her appointment, Dhawan said, "Today, cybersecurity is not just a strategic priority, but a business enabler and true competitive differentiator. In an era defined by emerging tech and rapidly evolving AI-enabled threats, staying ahead demands relentless innovation and collaboration, responsibility.

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