Ministry of Civil Aviation Denies Digi Yatra Data Sharing with Tax Authorities

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has denied reports claiming that DigiYatra’s data would be shared with tax authorities. DigiYatra, a biometric-based passenger verification initiative, ensures smooth air travel through paperless processing at airports. MoCA clarified that the system is designed solely for improving travel experience and has no provision to share passenger data with tax authorities. The ministry emphasized that privacy concerns are at the forefront of DigiYatra's design, ensuring that user data remains protected and is not used for purposes beyond air travel facilitation. The clarification aims to dispel any misconceptions regarding data privacy and maintain public trust in digital services.