New Delhi: In the midst of a government overdrive on digitising the economy, RSS mouthpiece Panchajanya has asked a crucial question: Is India prepared to guard against attempts to steal information related to national security, e-money and personal data?
In another contributing article for the magazine, AK Bhattacharya, Editorial Director, Business Standard, has emphasised on the efficiency of e-banking, banking and wallet vis-a-vis traditional banking methods. But the author goes on to add that the transformation sought would bear fruit only if people are properly trained in technology and cyber security is strengthened.
In this regard, RSS affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch, has already raised a red flag on Paytm. SJM leader Ashvani Mahajan has asked Paytm to clarify if the Indian e-wallet company “proposes to or has already shared any data with the Chinese tech giant Alibaba”.
“We are not against cashless economy. But at the same time sharing data — if it is happening — with a Chinese company is not in the interest of India,” Mahajan says.
Privacy and security of digital data comes under the Information and Technology Act, 2000. The law has been amended over the years, but questions remain over its efficacy in dealing with misuse and theft of personal data.
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