Many of us download apps to make our daily lives easier. One such app is Truecaller, which helps identify the caller\u2019s identity. Quite simple, right? But later, a rather unsettling reality emerged when The Caravan decided to carry out an investigation and discovered that millions of Indian users\u2019 personal data were accessed and shared without their consent. The absence of strong data protection laws left doors wide open for potential misuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The investigation revealed how Truecaller used these legal gaps to its advantage. Most importantly, it sheds light on India\u2019s need to curate stronger privacy legislation and the pressing need for accountability in the digital age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is a classic case of investigative journalism, which is a form of reporting within the larger umbrella of journalism<\/a> that goes beyond sensational headlines, uncovering truths that do not always come out in public view. So, what exactly is the role of investigative journalism in today\u2019s world, especially in a vast democracy like ours?<\/p>\n\n\n\n