Sharmila Nair West Bengal, India About Sharmila Sharmila focuses on technology, trademark, copyright laws and has a latent interest in big data and AI policies. She also writes on policy matters linked to big data. She completed her LL.M. from Berkeley Law in 2017 and was a recipient of the Asia-Pacific Scholarship Award. She has worked in the field of IP and technology for 8 years and is a member of the Bar Council of West Bengal, India. Publications: 1) https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/opinion-technology/united-nations-world-data-forum-what-it-means-for-india-5419824/ 2) https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/opinion-technology/personal-data-protection-bill-2018-how-grey-area-on-state-interest-will-give-govt-freedoms-that-private-entities-will-not-enjoy-5284910/ 3) https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/opinion-technology/as-big-data-starts-boosting-ai-growth-here-are-some-recommended-guidelines-for-india-5270090/ 4) http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/opinion-technology/why-india-needs-to-address-data-flow-issues-quick-5201082/ 5) http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/opinion-technology/why-we-need-to-have-regulation-and-legislation-on-artificial-intelligence-quick-5151401/ Areas of Practice Data Protection Intellectual Property Technology