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Aarogya Setu app lacks clear legal backing and limits

In April, the Indian government’s National Informatics Centre (NIC) launched the ‘Aarogya Setu’ mobile application as a part of the government’s efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19. On May 12, the Kerala High Court will hear arguments in a petition challenging the central government’s notification making the use of Aarogya Setu mandatory for every person in a containment zone, and all public and private sector employees.

09 May 2020, 18:50 IST

Aarogya Setu app lacks clear legal backing and limits, tends towards surveillance

Aarogya Setu app lacks clear legal backing and limits, tends towards surveillance

Aarogya Setu app lacks clear legal backing and limits

09 May 2020, 18:50 IST

Data bill: Safe from prying govt?

A committee of experts chaired by retired Justice BN Srikrishna was set up in July 2017 to recommend a legal framework for the protection of Indian citizens’ personal data.

05 August 2018, 13:59 IST

Data bill: Safe from prying govt?

Data bill: Safe from prying govt?

Data bill: Safe from prying govt?

05 August 2018, 13:59 IST