The Constitution of India ('the Constitution') recognises a fundamental right to privacy. This constitutional right
casts a long shadow on Indian law and influences policy and judicial action and acts as a check on legislative and
executive action. In addition to the public law implications, this right has influenced the development of a
tortious right against the invasion of privacy and the interpretation of rights embodied in laws on consumer
protection, health, IT, telecom licences, and the financial sector.
DATA PROTECTION ACT
Personal data: Under the sensitive personal data or information (SPDI) Rules, 'personal information' is any information
that relates to a natural person, which either directly or indirectly, in combination with other information available
or likely to be available by a body corporate, can identify such person
Under the Bill, 'personal data' is data about or relating to a natural person who is directly or indirectly
identifiable, having regard to any characteristic, trait, attribute, or any other feature of the identity of such
natural person, whether online or offline, or any combination of such features with any other information, and includes
any reference drawn from such data for the purpose of profiling.
Sensitive data: Under the SPDI Rules, 'sensitive personal information or data' means passwords, financial information,
physical, physiological, or mental health conditions, sexual orientation, medical records and history, and biometric
information. However, it does not include any personal data that is freely available or accessible in the public domain,
furnished under the Right to Information Act, 2005, or under any other law in force.
Under the Bill, 'sensitive personal data' is defined as personal data which may reveal, be related to, or constitute
financial data, health data, official identifiers, sex life, sexual orientation, biometric data, genetic data,
transgender or intersex status, caste or tribe, or religious or political belief or affiliation. The Government has the
right to define additional categories of sensitive personal data.
Adoptfarmers does not sell personal information for monetary consideration; however, we may share certain personal
information with third parties under certain circumstances with your prior notice.
For more information about how we handle your Personal Data, please review our Privacy Policy.
