India's government has proposed sweeping powers for tax authorities under a new tax bill aimed at modernizing tax laws for the digital age. This includes access to private email systems, social media accounts, online banking, and other digital spaces without explicit citizen consent. The opposition party, Congress, has decried the proposal as warrantless surveillance, emphasizing concerns over privacy. If passed, the bill could allow intrusive access starting in 2026, raising significant public and ethical questions regarding government overreach and the protection of citizens' digital privacy.
The proposed tax bill gives authorities sweeping powers to access citizens' private digital information, raising concerns over warrantless surveillance and privacy rights.
India's Congress party criticizes tax law proposal, alleging it allows the government to exert control over citizens' digital privacy without accountability.
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