In summary, India's foreign policy vision for data governance is centered around the principle of "data sovereignty," which asserts the country's right to control data generated by its citizens. India has been actively engaging in multilateral diplomacy at the World Trade Organization and other forums to shape global rules in this domain. The country's goal is to protect the rights and interests of its citizens while also burnishing its reputation as a responsible global stakeholder. A framework for diplomatic engagement in the next decade is proposed to guide India's efforts in this area.
