Punjab Government warns unscruplous elements engaged in unlawful collection of personal data
State Government cautions people to remain vigilant & not share private info with unauthorized persons
Chandigarh, August 20 (WISHAVWARTA):- The Government has received credible reports that certain private operators are illegally collecting personal data of local residents, allegedly on behalf of political parties.
Disclosing this here today an Official Spokesperson of the Government said that under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), any collection or use of personal data without consent is a punishable offence. The local police has been directed to take strict penal action against those engaged in such unlawful activities.
It has also come to notice that several individuals who shared their data were later targeted in scams and banking frauds, including cases where phone numbers and OTPs were misused to siphon off money.
The Government therefore strongly urges the citizens not to share their personal information with unauthorized persons or agencies, as it may be misused at any stage. Citizens are advised to remain vigilant and immediately report any such illegal activity to the authorities.
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