New Delhi, Aug. 31 -- Data is the new oil. That everyone knows. Structured data. Unstructured data. Data analytics. Data monetization. But when it comes to social media, which is also rich in personal data, many other questions are thrown up. What about data privacy? What about data security? What about data sovereignty?

All these issues have come to a head in 2020. First up, the biggest story is that India has banned dozens of Chinese apps and the world has not only taken note; but followed suit. It's not just about a global rivalry or the skirmishes at the border. If Chinese apps are storing data in Chinese servers and the government there has access, then it serves as a major security breach. In fact for the Indian soldiers at the bor...