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Which of the following is correct regarding the Information Provider Protection Act, 2014? A) The Bill deals with protecting the information provided related to acts of corruption in both the public and private sector. B) The Vigilance Commission is not required to reveal the identity of the complainant in the complaint against corruption.

Which of the following is correct regarding the Information Provider Protection Act, 2014? A) The Bill deals with protecting the information provided related to acts of corruption in both the public and private sector. B) The Vigilance Commission is not required to reveal the identity of the complainant in the complaint against corruption. Correct Answer Only B

The Correct Answer is Only B.

 Key Points

  • India has enacted the  Information Provider Protection Act, 2014 (replaced by The Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014), which is applicable only to public servants. Hence Statement A is Not Correct.
  • It was enacted with the intent to establish a mechanism to:
    • Receive complaints relating to disclosure of any allegation of corruption, willful misuse of power/discretion against any public servant.
    • Inquire or cause an inquiry into such disclosure, and
    • Provide adequate safeguards against victimization of the person making such a complaint.
  • The identity of the complainant will not be revealed unless the complainant himself/herself has made either the details of the complaint public or disclosed his / her identity to any other office or authority. Hence Statement B is Correct.

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