“So, the question is: Should we not make a distinction between collection of data and its utilisation? He also pointed out that the technology used to store the biometric data was owned by foreign entities. This argument spurred Justice Chandrachud to ask the petitioners whether they suspected the Centre’s motives. Are we not transgressing here?” Justice Chandrachud asked Divan. The judge pointed out that Indian citizens seemed open to the prospect of sharing their data with private companies.

Source: Hindustan Times January 24, 2018 17:26 UTC