Privacy Implications and Data Storage in Political Parties’ Door-To-Door Campaigns to Be Examined: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court, in a significant observation regarding data protection and right to privacy under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, has decided to examine the implications of political parties collecting personal data during membership drives, especially when sensitive information like mobile numbers and Aadhaar-linked OTPs is involved. The Madurai Bench comprising Justice S.M. Subramaniam and Justice A.D. Maria Clete made these observations while hearing a writ petition…
