Intermediaries make delivery systems adaptable and accessible. However, the risks associated with excess discretion persist, warranting more robust mechanisms to foster accountability.
As the city goes about building its future, Economist correspondent Leo Mirani, a proud Mumbaikar, fears his city’s character is being buried beneath the rubble.
Both the APRA and India’s DPDP Act emphasise the importance of consumer consent, data minimisation, and the right of individuals to manage their personal data.
The likelihood of risks materialising due to the deployment of biometric technology cannot be generalised, but instead needs to be evaluated based on the specific country context.