Delhi HC Orders Protection of Confidential Customer Data After Data Breach

The Delhi High Court intervened in a data breach case involving Niva Bupa Health Insurance, where an anonymous entity threatened to leak sensitive data.

The Court referenced Section 43A of IT Act, 2000, highlighting the risk of identity theft, privacy violations and financial fraud.

The Court emphasized that unauthorized disclosure could cause irreparable harm, citing Section 66E of IT Act, 2000

The Court ordered Telegram and other platforms to block accounts linked to the breach and remove any related content and to provide details of the unidentified entity behind the threat. The next hearing is scheduled for January 10, 2025.