Privacy vs Security Balance — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding the Right to Privacy in India is/are correct? 1. It is explicitly mentioned as a fundamental right in Article 21 of the Constitution. 2. The Supreme Court declared it a fundamental right in the Justice K.S. Puttaswamy judgment. 3. It is an absolute right and cannot be subjected to any restrictions. 4. The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, provides for its protection against state surveillance. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the legal framework for communication interception in India: 1. Interception orders under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, can only be issued by the Union Home Secretary or a State Home Secretary. 2. The Information Technology Act, 2000, allows for interception of information in computer resources on grounds identical to the Telegraph Act. 3. All interception orders must be reviewed by an independent judicial body within a specified timeframe. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The 'proportionality test' as applied to restrictions on fundamental rights in India, particularly the Right to Privacy, includes which of the following elements? 1. The restriction must be based on a valid law. 2. The restriction must pursue a legitimate state aim. 3. The restriction must be necessary and the least restrictive means available. 4. The restriction must be subject to prior judicial approval. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following landmark Supreme Court judgments is NOT directly related to the constitutional interpretation of the Right to Privacy or surveillance laws?

The 'traceability' clause, as introduced in the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, primarily raises concerns about: