It has been reported that Harsha de Silva, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, asked during a short intervention during the Budget debate that the excessive taxes imposed on data services be reversed. It is reported that the summary of the LIRNEasia systematic review on ICT use by MSMEs has also been tabled in Parliament.
The hansard can be accessed here.
What is meant by data governance? What laws/policies are countries in South Asia and Southeast Asia bringing in to protect data privacy?
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LIRNEasia hosted a forum on December 7, 2024, titled “Unlocking Data for Artificial Intelligence in Sri Lanka” at the ITC Ratnadipa Hotel, Colombo. The event brought together AI experts, data scientists, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore practical ways to leverage data and artificial intelligence for informed decision-making and meaningful societal and organizational impact.
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Online media coverage: http://www.lankac.news/tax-on-internet-data-should-be-reduced-deputy-minister-harsha-de-silva/