They believe data is the new oil. There is rivalry all across the world to collect as much data as possible. This information can be used for our own purposes or sold to interested parties for a profit. As a result, the cost of data on the market is quite high. When you can't acquire or generate data on your own, you may resort to illicit methods. You could want to launch a cyber-attack on multiple corporations' data centers.

The Cyber Threat:

That is precisely what happened with SITA, AIR India's Passenger Service System Provider. In February, the Switzerland-based corporation was hacked by cybercriminals, resulting in the loss of valuable data from 45 lakh travelers. The data breach affected everyone who registered with the company between August 26, 2011, and February 20, 2021. Name, date of birth, contact information, passport information, ticket information, Star Alliance and Air India frequent flyer data (but no passwords data) as well as credit card details were among the data stolen by the attackers.

When Air India learned of the data breach, they, like any good old corporation, informed their customers about the attack and the resulting data breach. They had no idea they'd be hit with a lawsuit for Rs. 30 lakh.

The Legal Battle:

‘The breach is a violation of my right to be forgotten and informational sovereignty,' according to a notice filed by a Delhi-based journalist. She also accused Air India of exposing passenger data "knowingly, purposely, and deliberately."



Advocate Ashwini Kumar Dubey is representing the journalist. “The noticee, Air India, is guilty of exposing my client's sensitive information and personal data,” the notice continued. She was astonished and disturbed to learn about the noticee's recent security violation, which exposed my client's data to exploitation,” she said.

Now, how Air India responds to the notice will undoubtedly influence how similar situations are handled in the future.

(Source: https://trak.in/)