Bank Wishes To Read Your Emails If You Want A Credit Card! Privacy At Risk!

There is no denying the fact that technology has made our lives easier than we ever thought it to be; however, at one fell swoop, it sometimes tries to invade our privacy to a large extent which is simply unacceptable. Frequently, we get fed up of the information that we have to provide prior to benefiting a facility or service.

Earlier, it was all about comfort and expediency but gradually, organizations’ unnecessary invasion into private details of an individual is raising questions. HDFC seems to be the latest addition to the list of such firms, as it is seeking permission of reading all the emails if you want a credit card.

Recently, a user shared the bad experience with details on Twitter and shortly, it went viral:

Later, it was revealed that Verifi.Me, a third-party company, is used by HDFC. According to the website, it’s a verification service which allows individuals to “prove their identities and fast-track their applications”.

However, a big question is that it’s even legal or not….

https://twitter.com/InternetChandu/status/818348277556883456

Often, we don’t pay much attention to terms and conditions and simply agree without properly knowing them just because of the faith we have in the firm but to what extent is it correct?

An important point was brought into people’s attention by the Twitterati and many people might agree with it too!!

Is it justifiable or acceptable to allow a firm to read our emails just to provide us with better services? Let us know your views in this connection in the comments section below.

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