Global internet giants Facebook, WhatsApp, Google, Uber, Apple, among others, may not be able to transfer and process ‘sensitive personal data’ of Indians to their servers abroad with the much awaited Data Protection Bill, The Times of India reported.

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The Data Protection Bill, seen by TOI, is likely to prohibit cross-border movement of information such as passwords, financial and health data, caste, religious and political beliefs, sexual status and orientation, the report said.

The Bill seeks to form a Data Protection Authority to handle issues related to personal information; dealing with companies handling and processing data; and ensuring adherence to rules and regulations that would be notified, the report said.

The government hopes to introduce the Bill in the Parliament at the earliest possible opportunity, said the report.

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First Published:Dec 24, 2018 10:29 AM IST