Article link: Data
leak of vehicle owners: HC seeks govt's reply on Plea - The Economic Times
Extract from the
article:
The article discusses a significant data leak of vehicle owners in India,
prompting the High Court to request the government's response to the plea.
The leak involves the Vahan and Sarathi databases being provided to various
private and government entities, resulting in the commercial sale of data. The
government has earned substantial revenue by selling access to this data to
numerous organizations.
However, concerns have been raised about the privacy and security
implications of such widespread data sharing.
The Transport Ministry's decision to discard the previous bulk data sharing
policy adds another layer of complexity to the situation.
My Take:
Blog Title: Indian Govt Is
Selling Vehicle Owner Data To Companies And Citizens Don't Have A Clue
"The revelation of the ongoing data leak issue concerning vehicle
owners echoes my concerns raised back in July 2019. My blog highlighted the
Indian government's practice of selling vehicle owner data to entities without
the knowledge of citizens.
The recent developments underscore the importance of addressing data privacy
and transparency in such transactions to protect individual rights and prevent
misuse of personal information."
Blog Title: Data Sharing
Policy: What went wrong?
"In my blog from February 2021, I delved into the repercussions of data
sharing policies, specifically focusing on the Vahan and Sarathi databases. The
significant revenue generated by selling access to this data underscores the
financial incentives at play.
However, the decision to abandon the bulk data sharing policy, as mentioned
in the recent article, reflects a recognition of the potential pitfalls and
risks associated with unrestricted data sharing.
It's crucial for policymakers to strike a balance between facilitating data
access and safeguarding individuals' privacy rights."
Call to Action:
To the concerned authorities and policymakers mentioned in the article, I
urge a thorough review and reevaluation of data sharing practices to prioritize
data privacy and security.
Implementing clear guidelines and robust mechanisms to regulate the
commercial use of sensitive data is essential to uphold citizens' rights and
maintain public trust in data handling processes.
With regards,
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