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Proportionality test (Puttaswamy)

The four-part standard from Puttaswamy 2017 for assessing the constitutionality of state interference with privacy: (1) legitimate state aim, (2) suitability of means, (3) necessity (no less intrusive alternative available), (4) proportionate balance between privacy cost and public benefit.

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Consent imbalanceDPDP Act s.17(2) exemptionsInformational privacyProtection of Freedoms Act 2012 (UK)Puttaswamy 2017R (Bridges) v. Chief Constable of South Wales Police (2020)S and Marper v. UK (2008)Section 57 (Aadhaar Act, struck down)UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India)

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