A United States-based couple has publicly raised concerns regarding data collection practices at Delhi’s
Pooja Tomarr Sikarwar, who documented the experience in a video shared on social media, stated that she had purchased a bottle of liquor at a
Concerns Over Data Privacy and Potential Misuse
The couple expressed significant apprehension regarding the security of their personal information and the potential for unauthorized use of their data. In the video, Sikarwar’s husband questioned whether the practice could be linked to illicit activities, such as smuggling goods out of the airport under the names of passengers who had not made purchases. He further suggested that the collection of passport details from non-purchasing family members could constitute an unauthorized gathering of personal data.
The couple emphasized that such experiences at a major international transit hub could negatively impact the reputation of the airport and the country. They questioned the transparency of the process, noting that they had not provided consent for the scanning of documents belonging to family members who were not involved in the transaction. The allegations have sparked a broader discussion regarding the protocols for data handling at duty-free retail outlets within the airport.
Airport Authorities Initiate Investigation
In response to the public allegations, the official social media account for
Authorities have directed the couple to their official contact portal to facilitate a formal investigation into the matter. As of now, the airport has not provided further details on the specific policies governing
