(a) whether the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) would
link up multiple databases of information to combat terrorism;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government has taken cognizance of the privacy
concerns surrounding NATGRID;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the details of the financial outlay for setting up NATGRID
and the projected annual expenditure for maintaining the same?
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ANSWER
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MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI JITENDRA SINGH)
(a) to (b): National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) is the first of the
kind project/initiative which will link various databases between user
(intelligence & investigative agencies) and provider agencies (such as
telecom companies) to enhance our counter terrorism capabilities.
(c) & (d): Yes, NATGRID’s security frame work has been designed to
protect secrecy and privacy of information within the NATGRID system.
The extant legal regime regarding privacy ipso-facto applies to NATGRID.
(e): The (proposed) BE for 2012-2013 is Rs.435 crores under Plan and
the total financial outlay proposed for Foundation and Horizon I, including
some elements of Horizon II is Rs.1002.97 crores.
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