SC asks MeitY to examine PIL seeking recovery or destruction of stolen personal data of citizens
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to consider a public interest litigation regarding the recovery or destruction of stolen personal data of citizens. The petition highlights concerns about sensitive information being misused for transnational crimes. The court emphasized that the issues raised are technical and should be addressed by the government rather than through judicial intervention.
- ▪The Supreme Court asked MeitY to examine a PIL regarding stolen personal data.
- ▪The petition was filed by a cyber security consultant who raised concerns about data weaponization.
- ▪The court suggested that the petitioner approach the government with his grievances instead of pursuing judicial intervention.
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SC asks MeitY to examine PIL seeking recovery or destruction of stolen personal data of citizensSC asks MeitY to examine PIL seeking recovery or destruction of stolen personal data of citizensPublished on: May 19, 2026 1:05 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to consider a PIL as a representation seeking a robust mechanism to recover or destroy the personal data of Indians allegedly stolen and stored on foreign servers.SC asks MeitY to examine PIL seeking recovery or destruction of stolen personal data of citizensA bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi was hearing a PIL filed by Nitish Kumar, a cyber security consultant.While refusing to…
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