cydonian , 9 months ago

Problems with seizures of digital devices in India:

1. Digital devices currently can be seized (passwords coerced) without a stated reason, as a fishing expedition
2. People accused too can be compelled to offer devices at the risk of self incrimination,
3. integrity of devices aren’t maintained
4. No restrictions on what data can be examined
5. no privilege given to journalistic sources
6. Gathered data is not restricted and is often freely shared/ made public
   https://www.thequint.com/opinion/newsclick-case-delhi-police-powers-search-and-seizure-of-phones-laptos