Praja Palana Data Threat
Viral Video Sparks Concerns Over Data Threat and Irresponsible Handling of PrajaPalana Guarantees Forms
A video of local daily reporter interrogating a private company worker, who supposedly works for a bike taxi app, has gained widespread attention and has gone viral on social media.
The gravity of the situation is apparent – a significant data threat. With 1.11 crore individuals applying for the five guarantees promised by Congress, questions arise about who has possession of these forms.
The identity of those handling and uploading the forms is a matter of concern. Furthermore, the occurrence of anonymous phone calls requesting OTPs adds to the growing unease surrounding the security of this sensitive information.
This incident is a highlight since the Praja Palana applications were found scattered on the Balanagar flyover.
On Monday, there was quite a stir when Praja Palana applications accidentally fell and scattered on the Balanagar flyover.
This happened while a private employee was carrying them on his two-wheeler. The incident not only angered people but also raised concerns about the security of data and applications.
In the footage, individuals can be seen voicing their concerns about the security of both the applications and the associated data. The applications were originally intended for the Kukatpally area.
The private employee, as heard in the video, mentioned that he was on his way from the ECIL area when the scattering incident took place.
Baffled by the employee’s explanation, individuals were puzzled about how applications, meant to be securely handled by officials, were being irresponsibly managed by private companies.
This incident occurred after the State government announced the formation of a cabinet sub-committee on Monday to oversee the implementation of guarantees outlined in the Praja Palana applications submitted by the public.
According to Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, 30,000 data entry operators were already engaged in uploading the applications online, with the process expected to continue until the end of January.
Despite these efforts, concerns are rising among the public regarding the security of data and the safety of the applications. Questions are being raised about the safety of the personal information of 1.11 crore applicants, including phone numbers and Aadhaar numbers.
M Krishank, the former TSMDC chairman, expressed deep concern, questioning the safety of the phone numbers and Aadhaar numbers of 1.11 crore applicants.
He raised doubts about the commitment of Congress to the five guarantees outlined in the forms. Krishank also inquired whether the data is being managed by the team of poll strategist Sunil Kanugolu and sought answers on how the data ended up in the hands of cybercriminals.
