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New Cybersecurity Act to be presented to Parliament later this year
State Minister of Technology Kanaka Herath, on Tuesday, announced that Sri Lanka will introduce new cybersecurity legislation this year along with unveiling a framework for a digital economy in November.
The proposed Cyberecurity Act aims to safeguard personal data and uphold national security interests.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his role as Minister of Technology, will lead the introduction of the digitalization framework, Herath said.
The State Minister emphasised the importance of cybersecurity as the country embraces digitalization, highlighting the need to protect data from potential threats.
The draft Bill for the Cybersecurity Act has already undergone review by the Attorney General and will be presented to Parliament later this year after translation.
Addressing concerns about potential restrictions on media freedom, similar to those associated with the proposed Broadcast Regulatory Commission, the State Minister clarified that the Cybersecurity Act is primarily focused on ensuring national security and protecting personal data.
In August 2022, the Cabinet of Ministers approved President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s proposal to implement an ‘Information and Cybersecurity policy’ across all state bodies listed under public authorities. The policy developed by the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) in alignment with the Information and Cybersecurity strategy 2019-2023, will be implemented in all public authorities listed in the Right to Information Act No 12 of 2016.
Following the conclusion of bilateral discussions between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, official-level talks between the delegations of Sri Lanka and India commenced this morning (05) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.
Representing the Government of Sri Lanka were Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath; Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Anil Jayantha; Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake; Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, along with other senior officials.
The Indian delegation included Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and His Excellency Santosh Jha, High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, along with several other senior officials of the Government of India.
Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, who arrived in Sri Lanka on the invitation of President Anura Kumara Disanayake on Friday [04] night, visited the Presidential Secretariat this morning (05).
The Indian Prime Minister was warmly welcomed by President Anura Kumara Disanayake upon his arrival at the Presidential Secretariat.
Prime Minister Modi is currently on a state visit to Sri Lanka, reaffirming the theme “Friendship of Centuries — Commitment to a Prosperous Future” which symbolises the longstanding ties between Sri Lanka and India. The Indian Premier is scheduled to remain in the country until tomorrow (06).
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The official welcoming ceremony for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was held this morning (05) at the Independence Square in Colombo.
On arrival at the Independence Square the Indian Prime Minister was warmly welcomed by President Anura Kumara Disanayake.
Discussions between Sri Lankan and Indian delegations at the presidential secretariat
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