SC judgement on privacy to enhance citizen s trust in digital services

New Delhi Aug 24 (IANS) Welcoming the Supreme Court judgment declaring privacy as a fundamental right industry body Nasscom and the Data Security Council of India on Thursday said the judgment will ensure the protection of citizen s privacy and enhance their trust in digital services.

"This landmark judgment will ensure that protection of citizen s privacy is a cardinal principle in our growing digital economy. Besides it will enhance citizen s trust in digital services a prerequisite for widespread digital adoption. The ruling also significantly boosts India s attractiveness as a safe destination for global sourcing " R. Chandrashekhar President Nasscom said.

The Supreme Court on Thursday held that the right to privacy is a fundamental right and is an integral part of the right to life and liberty.

The ruling by a nine-judge bench headed by Chief Justice J.S. Khehar will have a bearing on the challenge to the validity of the Aadhaar scheme on the grounds of its being violative of the right to privacy.

"We have always advocated for a stronger data security regime in the country and this judgement will further reinforce industry efforts and resolve to provide necessary assurance in this regard " said Rama Vedashree CEO Data Security Council of India.

--IANS
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