Your car registration data is at risk!

[farkhanda (Farkhanda Zahoor)]

There is a potential risk that a vehicle registration database called “Vahan” is being allegedly misused for targeted violence against religious minorities in Delhi.

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has a bulk data sharing policy under which Vahan and Sarathi (driver’s registration) related information is shared with government and private entities. There is also a an mParivahan mobile app through which public can access basic information.
Personal data sharing and aggregation practices for monetisation without adequate safeguards are inconsistent with the right to privacy. The Government must appreciate that personal data cannot be commodified as an economic resource with no regard for human consequences.

We write to Government asking them to stop public access to Vahan

[aparatbar (Apar Gupta)]

Folks if you have any questions or comments on this please do reach out to @sidharth

[rishabh]

Thanks for this! Open access to this database is indeed a gross privacy violation

@farkhanda

The Government must appreciate that personal data cannot be commodified as an economic resource with no regard for human consequences.

Adding to that, it looks like they’ve been making a ton of money by selling the data in bulk to anyone who asks.

Govt selling vehicle and DL data of Indians for Rs 3 crore, 87 private...

The government on July 8 '19 revealed that it has provided 87 private and 32 government entities access to the Vahan and Sarathi database, and has collected Rs 65 crore so far by giving such access.

[davidavidjohn (davidjohn)]

Beware! Your car registration data is under threat of compromise. Cybersecurity risks loom large, putting your sensitive information at jeopardy. Wheel alignment and balancing l Safeguard your data with vigilant measures and stay informed about potential breaches. Prioritize cybersecurity to ensure the protection of your car registration details and maintain your digital safety on the road.