Kerala HC Stays Proceedings By Police Asking Malayalam Newspaper To Disclose Source On Report About Alleged Data Leak Of PSC Applicants

The Kerala High Court ruled that Madhyamam, a media outlet, had violated the privacy of KPSC applicants by leaking personal information. The case involved allegations that the KPSC applicants' sensitive details had been improperly shared with Madhyamam. The Court emphasized that such data breaches violate both privacy rights and applicable data protection laws. The ruling stressed the importance of safeguarding personal data and ensuring that organizations comply with legal requirements to protect individuals' privacy. It also called for greater vigilance regarding media handling of personal information, especially in sensitive matters like recruitment.