That’s true, but it really depends on how seriously the information is used—or misused. Today, information is the most valuable thing, and sharing it between companies is almost unavoidable. What matters is the purpose for which the information is being shared. For example, I recently joined a well-known gym, and the very next day, I got a call from a supplement company trying to sell me products. It was clear my data had been shared, but it didn’t feel harmful—it was just marketing, and the product could have actually helped with my fitness.
But in contrast, a colleague of mine joined a new, lesser-known gym that made big promises under an ‘early bird’ offer. Turns out, the gym used his personal details to take a loan of ₹2 lakhs in his name—and did the same with other early bird members too. I’m now fighting this case for him in court. I hope this explains my point.