• Mon. Aug 31st, 2026
    • '

    Tag: data privacy india

    Aadhaar Should Be Limited to Identity Verification Only, PIL Filed Before Supreme Court Argues Under Article 32 Today
    Aadhaar Should Be Limited to Identity Verification Only, PIL Filed Before Supreme Court Argues Under Article 32 Today
    Supreme Court

    Aadhaar Should Be Limited to Identity Verification Only, PIL Filed Before Supreme Court Argues Under Article 32 Today

    A Supreme Court of India PIL filed under Article 32 seeks directions restricting Aadhaar use strictly to identity verification, alleging its expanding application in administrative and electoral processes exceeds legally permitted limits and raises concerns regarding misuse, governance practices, and constitutional safeguards for citizens’ data.

    author
    Supreme Court Seeks Action From MeitY Over Alleged Theft and Overseas Storage of Indian Citizens Personal Data 
    Supreme Court Seeks Action From MeitY Over Alleged Theft and Overseas Storage of Indian Citizens Personal Data 
    Supreme Court

    Supreme Court Seeks Action From MeitY Over Alleged Theft and Overseas Storage of Indian Citizens Personal Data 

    The Supreme Court of India asked Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to examine a PIL seeking mechanisms for recovery or destruction of Indians’ stolen personal data allegedly stored on foreign servers amid rising concerns over cybercrime and sensitive information misuse.

    author
    Wife Cannot Access Husband’s Income Tax Records Through RTI For Maintenance: Delhi High Court
    Wife Cannot Access Husband’s Income Tax Records Through RTI For Maintenance: Delhi High Court
    High CourtLatest news

    Wife Cannot Access Husband’s Income Tax Records Through RTI For Maintenance: Delhi High Court

    Delhi High Court held husband’s ITRs are personal information under Right to Information Act 2005. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav set aside CIC order, stressing disclosure only when larger public interest exists.

    author
    "Accessing Contacts May Violate Privacy": Delhi High Court Raises Concern Over WhatsApp Data Disclosure Request By Police
    "Accessing Contacts May Violate Privacy": Delhi High Court Raises Concern Over WhatsApp Data Disclosure Request By Police
    High CourtLatest news

    “Accessing Contacts May Violate Privacy”: Delhi High Court Raises Concern Over WhatsApp Data Disclosure Request By Police

    The Delhi High Court raised privacy concerns over Delhi Police’s request to access WhatsApp contacts of a hoax bomb threat accused. It questioned indiscriminate data disclosure, warning such actions could unjustifiably intrude upon individuals’ privacy rights and personal information.

    author