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Jul 28, 2021, 9 tweets

How accountable will dating apps be under India’s incoming data law? We're taking a hard look at the security of your personal, sensitive information in this week's #PrivacyOfThePeople.

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Are you aware of how much information you share with dating apps? #PrivacyOfThePeople

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These applications don’t have the best track record when it comes to data leaks.

And let's be real: this information can be really sensitive and personal. #PrivacyOfThePeople
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How high do you value your privacy? Matrimonial websites think: not enough.

Imagine the risk of a leak, and the vulnerability it creates. #PrivacyOfThePeople
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Have websites and apps faced consequences for serious data breaches? Um.. no.

We're looking at how much protection India's incoming data law will provide you. #PrivacyOfThePeople
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The answer is: not enough.

The Personal Data Protection Bill also doesn't protect "non-personal data", which can still be used to identify you! #PrivacyOfThePeople
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Bottom line: India's data protection law, while a start, needs to be developed further to truly provide you a safe and private online experience. #PrivacyOfThePeople
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We’d also feel more comfortable on these dating apps if we knew that all of them were encrypted end-to-end and were secure against upcoming data or privacy breaches. #PrivacyOfThePeople
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India's incoming data law is your problem too. Help us bring to you the issues plaguing your constitutional rights and support us in challenging them through litigation and policy.

Become an IFF Member today, to protect #PrivacyOfThePeople. ✊

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