Supreme Court Acknowledges Dark Web Trade of Indian Data

• •Supreme Court recognizes the trade of Indian data on the dark web.
• •Himanshu Pathak raised concerns about vulnerabilities in Star Health's systems.
• •Court expresses skepticism about the motives behind the plea but acknowledges the issue.

The Supreme Court of India stated that it is common knowledge that personal data of Indians is traded on the dark web. The remarks came during a hearing regarding data vulnerabilities in Star Health and Allied Insurance Company, initiated by cybersecurity researcher Himanshu Pathak. Senior Advocate S Muralidhar, representing Star Health, assured the Court of the company's robust security measures. However, Justice Bagchi emphasized the ongoing threat posed by the dark web. Pathak's plea followed the dismissal of his earlier request for a probe by the Madras High Court, citing concerns over data leaks and insider access to sensitive information. Advocate Prashant Bhushan, representing Pathak, argued that the vulnerabilities in Star Health's systems could lead to significant data breaches. The Court expressed skepticism about Pathak's motives but acknowledged the importance of examining the broader issues raised. The case highlights the persistent cybersecurity threats affecting personal data in India.