Agility Innovation helps organisations navigate from compliance to confidence

• Says empowering trust enables growth

As South Asia accelerates toward a digitally empowered future, Agility Innovation is leading a transformative movement—one that redefines data privacy not as a regulatory burden, but as a strategic enabler of innovation, resilience, and trust. At the Data Privacy and Protection Summit 2025 today from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. at Cinnamon Lakeside, Agility Innovation stands as the Exclusive Platinum Partner, championing a new era of responsible data governance and digital integrity.

This landmark summit, organised in collaboration with Daily FT and CICRA Holdings, coincides with the phased implementation of Sri Lanka’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)—a pioneering piece of legislation inspired by the European Union’s GDPR. The PDPA is the first of its kind in South Asia, positioning Sri Lanka as a regional leader in data protection and setting a precedent for neighbouring countries to follow.

Agility Innovation’s leadership is not symbolic—it is strategic. With the PDPA’s full enforcement expected by late 2025, businesses across Sri Lanka are facing a critical inflection point. The law introduces robust requirements for data controllers and processors, including mandatory response timelines to data subject requests, data protection impact assessments, and the establishment of a Data Protection Authority.

“The PDPA is more than legislation—it’s a blueprint for digital trust,” says Agility Innovation Chief Operating Officer Vasabha Bulathsinhala,. “It challenges organisations to rethink how they collect, manage, and protect personal data. At Agility, we help them turn compliance into confidence, and regulation into opportunity.”

Agility Innovation’s deep expertise in cybersecurity, enterprise technology, and digital transformation enables it to guide organisations through the complexities of PDPA compliance while unlocking new avenues for growth, innovation, and competitive differentiation.

Privacy as a Strategic Asset

In today’s data-driven economy, privacy is no longer a siloed function—it’s a strategic imperative. Agility Innovation empowers organisations to embed privacy into their core operations, transforming it into a driver of customer loyalty, brand reputation, and investor confidence.

“Privacy is not just about avoiding penalties,” Bulathsinhala emphasises. “It’s about building unshakeable digital trust with every stakeholder—customers, partners, regulators, and employees. When implemented strategically, data privacy becomes a powerful differentiator that fosters long-term business value.”

This philosophy underpins Agility Innovation’s holistic approach to data governance. The company’s solutions are designed to help organisations operationalise privacy, align with global standards, and future-proof their digital infrastructure.

Agility Innovation offers a comprehensive suite of privacy-first technologies and services tailored to meet the demands of the PDPA and other global frameworks: AI-Powered Compliance Automation: Streamlines regulatory adherence, reduces manual effort, and ensures audit-ready documentation across complex data ecosystems.

Real-Time Threat Intelligence and Detection: Proactively identifies and neutralises cyber threats before they escalate, protecting sensitive data from breaches and reputational damage.

Cloud-Native Security Architectures: Builds scalable, resilient infrastructures that align with PDPA mandates and support digital transformation in the cloud era.

Custom DPO Frameworks and Services: Provides strategic guidance and outsourced Data Protection Officer (DPO) support tailored to each organisation’s size, sector, and risk profile.

These solutions are meticulously designed for high-sensitivity sectors such as banking, finance, telecommunications, healthcare, retail, and government, where data protection is both a legal requirement and a business necessity.

A Collaborative Ecosystem for Global Compliance

Agility Innovation’s influence extends across South Asia through its robust network of affiliated companies, including JIT, KBSL, nAble, JRC, GIS LankaCom, and Coding Legends. This ecosystem is further strengthened by strategic alliances with global technology leaders, enabling Agility to deliver end-to-end privacy solutions that are technically robust, culturally sensitive, and globally compliant.

As data privacy laws evolve across the region—including India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Bill—Agility Innovation is uniquely positioned to guide enterprises through complex regulatory landscapes. Its deep understanding of local market dynamics, combined with global best practices, makes it the ideal partner for organisations seeking to lead in a privacy-first world.

“Our strength lies in our ability to localise global standards,” says Bulathsinhala. “We don’t just implement frameworks—we adapt them to the realities of South Asian markets, ensuring that our clients are both compliant and competitive.”

PDPA: A Catalyst for Economic Growth

The PDPA is not just a legal milestone—it’s an economic catalyst. By enforcing transparency, accountability, and ethical data use, the law lays the foundation for a resilient and inclusive digital economy. It encourages businesses to invest in secure infrastructure, adopt privacy-by-design principles, and build trust-based relationships with consumers.

Agility Innovation sees this moment as an opportunity to reshape the digital landscape of South Asia. By helping organisations embrace privacy as a strategic asset, the company is driving a shift from reactive compliance to proactive innovation.

“The future belongs to organisations that treat privacy as a growth enabler,” Bulathsinhala asserts. “Those that build trust will win customers, attract investment, and lead the digital economy.”

The Summit: A Symbol of Collective Commitment

The 2025 Data Privacy and Protection Summit is more than an industry event—it’s a symbol of collective commitment to building a secure, trustworthy digital future. It brings together policymakers, technologists, business leaders, and privacy advocates to share insights, forge partnerships, and shape the future of data governance in South Asia.

Agility Innovation’s role as Exclusive Platinum Partner reflects its unwavering dedication to this mission. Through keynote sessions, expert panels, and solution showcases, the company will demonstrate how privacy can be operationalised, scaled, and monetised.

As the PDPA reshapes the digital landscape, Agility Innovation invites organisations across South Asia to join the movement. To move beyond compliance. To embrace confidence. To empower trust and enable growth.