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    HomeNewsOpinionIn data protection bill, national security wins over right to privacy

    In data protection bill, national security wins over right to privacy

    The dissenters on the Joint Parliamentary Committee point out that Section 12 of the proposed legislation lays down grounds for processing personal data without the consent of the person concerned. Further, Section 35 allows the government to exempt selected agencies from the overall safeguards outlined in the bill for personal data in the interest of the integrity and sovereignty of India, the security of the state, friendly relations with foreign states and public order

    Subir Roy
    November 24, 2021 / 08:36 IST
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