Data Protection Board may become functional within eight weeks, says Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has reportedly directed the Union of India to make the Data Protection Board of India to become functional within eight weeks, while addressing privacy concerns over passenger data collected through digital airport systems. The Court observed that citizens’ privacy was being compromised and suggested that Voter ID may also be accepted as proof of identity for air travel, alongside Aadhaar and Driving Licence.

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