- Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband Dhaval Buch’s tax returns have been leaked, causing a major scandal and privacy concerns.
- The couple claims their tax records were accessed illegally, raising fears about the security of confidential financial information.
- Experts suggest that the porous system of access to tax records and possible misuse of digital data could be responsible for such leaks.
Madhabi Puri Buch, chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India, and her husband Dhaval Buch are facing intense scrutiny after their tax returns were leaked. The couple has accused the Income Tax Department of illegal access to their confidential records, highlighting serious privacy issues.
Experts point to a potentially flawed system where income tax officers have broad access to records, making it easier to retrieve personal data. The digitization of tax records, while convenient, also increases the risk of unauthorized access. Previous incidents of data breaches, including issues with online tax accounts, add to concerns about the security of such sensitive information.
As the couple demands accountability, the case underscores the need for improved safeguards and verification processes to protect taxpayer data from malicious use.
