Kerala High Court Seeks Response from Centre and Digi Yatra Foundation Over Data Privacy Concerns

Kerala High Court issued notice to Digi Yatra Foundation and the Central government following a PIL raising data protection concerns regarding the 'Digi Yatra' system at airports.

The Bench considered allegations that the collection and processing of sensitive passenger data may lack adequate safeguards.

The petitioner sought interim directions to ensure strict compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Additionally, the Court asked the Union Government to clarify if a Data Protection Board has been formally constituted under the new law.

The matter is scheduled for further hearing on March 19, 2026.

[C R Neelakandan v. UOI & Ors.]