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Letter to BS: Can't abuse data to impact free choice in India, says Prasad

All our hopes, on this controversial, yet highly emotive, issue are currently pinned at the final verdict of the apex court that is expected any time

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Apropos “Can’t abuse data to impact free choice in India: Ravi Shankar Prasad” (September 8); the government’s firm stand on data privacy and against online platforms abusing data to impact free choice in India should be appreciated by all the stakeholders. But, the fact still remains that despite the government's tall claims about putting in place some foolproof mechanism to ensure the safety and security thereof, the nation has been witnessing several unsavoury instances, including the detection of multiple and/or fake Aadhaar cards.

The report of the Justice B N Srikrishna Committee on data protection in India —categorically suggesting amendments to