Ajaz Khan’s Alleged Leaked MMS Video Goes Viral: What It Reveals About Data Breaches And Online Privacy Laws

The viral spread of an alleged leaked MMS video involving actor Ajaz Khan has sparked intense debate across social media platforms. Beyond the sensational headlines, this incident serves as a critical case study for understanding the growing risks of data breaches and the strict online privacy laws in India.

Ajaz Khan’s Alleged Leaked MMS Video Goes Viral: Controversy Explained 

Rumours about a private video of the Bigg Boss fame Ajaz Khan surfaced on encrypted messaging services and social networking sites on January 18, 2026. Though it is difficult to say whether it is a genuine clip and may have been a Deepfake or a replay of a pre-existing clip, its viral spread is a function of how easily private information is used in this new age of cyberspace.

What The MMS Video Reveals About Data Breaches 

The Ajaz Khan incident underscores the various ways private content can enter the public domain:

• Device compromise: Unauthorised access to cloud storage or physical theft of a smartphone is currently the most prevalent cause of data leakage.

• The Deepfake Threat: Today, with advanced synthetic media created using AI technology, also known as deepfakes, capable of imitating celebrities with great accuracy as of 2026, it has become challenging for common people to distinguish between truth and lies.

• Third-Party Vulnerabilities: A data breach in the secondary applications or backup services can result in exposure of sensitive media data believed to be secure by the user.

Online Privacy Laws and Legal Consequences

Under Indian law, there are heavy legal penalties for circulating or even searching for such MMS leaked content.

1. Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), 2023

• This act gives people the authority to exercise their rights over information. Any platform not take down Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery (NCII) may have to deal with massive fines.

2. Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000

• Section 66E: Punishment for violation of privacy: Whoever captures or publishes an image of a private area of any person without his or her consent could be imprisoned for up to three years.

• Section 67 and 67A: Dealing with the publishing of obscene or sexually explicit material has severe fines and imprisonment.

3. The ‘Right to be Forgotten’

• Indian courts have increasingly recognised the ‘Right to be Forgotten.’ Victims of such leaks can legally demand that search engines like Google and social media giants like Meta remove links and videos to prevent further damage to their reputation.

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Protecting Your Digital Privacy

To avoid becoming a victim of data breaches, experts recommend:

• Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Turn on two-factor authentication for cloud services such as iCloud or Google Photos.

• Encrypted Folders: Use locked or hidden folders offered by the manufacturers of mobile operating systems, and this option does not back up to the cloud.

• Metadata Awareness: Images have EXIF information (GPS location and time). Be wary when transferring files directly.

What Are the Legal Risks of Watching or Searching for Leaked MMS Videos?

 Even searching for or viewing leaked MMS content can have legal consequences. Under Indian cyber laws, accessing or circulating non-consensual intimate content may invite criminal charges, fines, and imprisonment.

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