Question : LOSS OF BIOMETRIC DATA

(a) whether it is a fact that a large amount of data collected under the National Population Register (NPR) including biometric data of citizens have been lost;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons identified therefor;

(c) whether the Ministry has conducted any inquiry to fix the responsibility regarding the persons/agencies responsible for the data loss;

(d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken against the responsible persons/agencies; and

(e) the measures taken by the Government to correct the situation and avoid inconvenience to the citizens?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI R.P.N. SINGH)

(a) & (b): No, Madam.

(c) & (d): Question does not arise.

(e): Sufficient precautions like storing of data in different hardware and minimum of two physical locations have been implemented to avoid any data loss.