Page 7 - Snooping Controversy

Govt's 'snooping order' to soon face the judicial test; will it pass?

While the MHA order will no doubt aid the security agencies in their investigative capacities, what remains unclear, is how much actual security such a measure would provide

Of all agencies, 'snooping powers' to IB is the most worrisome: Here's why

The Intelligence Bureau has no charter under Indian law and is officially described as "a civilian organisation which does not enjoy police powers"

Govt eyes changing IT rules to curb social media misuse, Oppn fumes

The opposition charged the government of "violating" the privacy of individuals and converting India into a 'nanny state' through these amendments

PIL challenges 'snooping powers' to 10 agencies in Supreme Court

According to the government's notification, 10 Central probe and snoop agencies are now empowered under the Information Technology (IT) Act for computer interception and analysis

MHA's 'snooping' is undemocratic, will get challenged in court soon: Sibal

BJP has been attacking democracy daily and will continue to do so because 2019 is approaching, says Kapil Sibal

UPA govt intercepted 9000 telephone calls, 500 emails in 2013: Sambit Patra

Interception of calls, emails done illegally during UPA govt, says BJP

Snooping row: Rijiju demands apology from Cong for 'hurting India's image'

This comes amid reports of BJP-led Central government giving a free hand to 10 agencies to intercept information on computers

Undeclared emergency: Kerala CM on govt agencies getting 'snooping' powers

Ten central probe and snoop agencies are now empowered under the Information Technology Act for computer interception and analysis

Govt's 'snooping' order sets off political storm, rocks Parliament

Oppn sees it as a bid to turn India into a surveillance state; govt dismisses the charge