What are the implications of the new income tax law on privacy rights
New income tax law gives sweeping powers to tax officials, violating the right to privacy according to Congress.
- The new income tax law grants tax officials broad powers to access taxpayers' financial data, potentially compromising their privacy rights.
- Tax officials can now compel individuals and organizations to provide information, including bank account details, without prior judicial oversight.
- Increased government surveillance and monitoring of financial transactions may erode individuals' right to confidentiality and data protection.
- There are concerns about the misuse of personal information collected by tax authorities, leading to potential privacy breaches and unauthorized disclosures.
- Congress argues that these provisions violate the fundamental right to privacy enshrined in the Indian Constitution.
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