Data Theft Scandal Rocks Hyderabad: Telangana Cops Send Hotel Guest Details to US Crypto Firm Without Consent
A shocking revelation has emerged from Hyderabad, where it appears that the Telangana police have been sending personal details of hotel guests to an American crypto firm without their informed consent.
Sat, 08 Jun 2024
A shocking revelation has emerged from Hyderabad, where it appears that the Telangana police have been sending personal details of hotel guests to an American crypto firm without their informed consent. The news comes as a surprise to many who frequent hotels in the city.
According to the tweet, which broke the story, the crypto firm, Zebichain, has allegedly received guest data from hundreds of hotels across India, including those in Hyderabad. This raises serious concerns about data privacy and security, particularly given that no consent was sought or obtained from the individuals involved.
If you've EVER stayed in a hotel in #Hyderabad, the Telangana cops @TelanganaCOPS sent your details and that of who you stayed with to an American crypto firm that never took your informed consent for this. (Hat tip to @DigitalDutta for shining a light on this illegal atrocity.)…
— Mahesh Murthy (@maheshmurthy) June 7, 2024
Zebichain, a company based in California, claims to be working on several projects, including a blockchain-based land registry platform for the Andhra Pradesh government. The firm's Indian affiliate, Zebi Data India, has a paid-up capital of nearly Rs. 3 crores and is registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
The implications of this data theft are far-reaching, and many are left wondering how such a large-scale breach could have occurred without anyone noticing. Further investigation is needed to uncover the full extent of the scandal and hold those responsible accountable.
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