New Delhi, March 5 -- Former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai on Wednesday said income tax officers being able to access a taxpayer's social media account and email starting the next financial year 2026-27, is an "assault on our rights."

The ex-Infosys top official shared a news report on the matter and said the government should provide taxpayers with a safety net to prevent misuse.

He also suggested that officials obtain a court order before the alleged new rule gets implemented.

"Your email and social media account can be accessed by income tax officers starting next financial year in these cases -This is an assault on our rights! Govt should provide safeguards against misuse, get a court order before this," Pai said in a post on X.

He als...