Digi Yatra Passengers' Data Not Shared With Tax Authorities, Centre Clarifies

In a post on its official X handle, the I-T department stated, "It is seen that news articles have appeared stating that Digiyatra data will be used to crack down on tax evaders. In this connection, it is clarified that as on date there is no such move by the Income Tax India department."

For the unversed, the DigiYatra uses facial recognition technology at airports to catalyse passenger processing which helps reduce waiting time and enhances passengers' travel experience.

However, the Indian government earlier clarified that facial biometrics will not be activated or taken into the DigiYatra system until the user gives consent for the feature.