<h1>Unauthorized collection of personal data risks criminal liability under the Digital Personal Data Protection framework and triggers investigation.</h1> Authorities have launched inquiries into unauthorised private operators allegedly collecting personal data at camps for government schemes, with reported misuse of Aadhaar details, phone numbers and OTPs leading to scams and banking fraud. Police teams are directed to visit camp sites and take strict penal action where unlawful collection or use of personal data is found. The government warns that collecting or using personal data without consent breaches the Digital Personal Data Protection framework and urges citizens to use official enrolment channels or authenticated Suvidha Centres.