Question

Statement : The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022 (“Bill”) seeks to authorise the taking of measurements (such as finger-impressions) of convicts and other persons for the purposes of identification and investigation in criminal matters.
Person 1 : The Bill should not become a law because it allows for collection of measurements without any provisions for data protection.
Person 2 : I disagree. Data protection measures can be developed. But the Bill will help law enforcement agencies to utilise the latest technology to identify criminals.
Which of the following is correct ?

• A. Person 1 and Person 2 agree that the Bill should not become a law under any circumstances.
• B. Person 1 and Person 2 agree that data protection is a valid concern with respect to the Bill.
• C. According to Person 2, concerns about data protection are sufficient to reject the Bill.
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Person 1 and Person 2 agree that data protection is a valid concern with respect to the Bill.

Answer 2

The correct option is (B): Person 1 and Person 2 agree that the Bill should not become a law under any circumstances.