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Kudankulam Data Leak Raises Critical Cybersecurity Concerns Why in the News ? A reported cyber breach involving a contractor’s server has exposed thousands of engineering-related files linked to the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP). While NPCIL has clarified that no nuclear safety systems were compromised, the incident has renewed concerns over cybersecurity of critical infrastructure …
Read MoreVULNERABILITIES IN THE UMANG PORTAL RAISE DATA SECURITY CONCERNS Why in the News? Security Flaws Reported: Independent cybersecurity researchers have identified multiple vulnerabilities in the UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) portal that could expose sensitive user data across several government services, highlighting concerns amid growing strategic competition in cyberspace between major powers including …
Read MoreGOVERNMENT INTENSIFIES CRACKDOWN ON CYBERCRIME Why in the News? Major Cybercrime Review: The Government has reported significant progress in combating cyber financial fraud, preventing losses worth over ₹25,000 crore and expanding nationwide cybercrime response mechanisms through enhanced regional security cooperation and strategic partnerships. Technology-Driven Policing: New initiatives such as e-Zero FIR, cyber coordination centres, and …
Read MoreSahyog Portal Expansion To Streamline Cybercrime Data Access Why in the News ? A Parliamentary panel has recommended upgrading the Sahyog portal to enable law enforcement agencies (LEAs) to request user data from electronic service providers, aiming to speed up cybercrime investigations while raising concerns about data privacy and oversight mechanisms similar to those required …
Read MoreCYBERCRIME AND A GLOBAL GOVERNANCE CRISIS Syllabus: GS 3: Awareness in the field of IT Cyber security and Governance Why in the News? In December 2024, the United Nations adopted the Convention against Cybercrime, the first multilateral criminal justice treaty in two decades. India, the United States, Japan, and Canada declined to sign, exposing deep …
Read MoreA GROWING SHADOW OVER DIGITAL CONSTITUTIONALISM Why in the News? The Union government withdrew its directive mandating pre-installation of the ‘Sanchar Saathi’ app on all mobile phones from 2026. The rollback came within 48 hours after strong opposition from stakeholders over data privacy, consent, surveillance, and unlimited data storage. The issue gained global attention after …
Read MoreConcerns Rise Over Digital Data Protection Clauses Why in the News? The Press Club of India (PCI) has raised concerns about ambiguous clauses in the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, stating they could be misused to restrict press freedom and potentially lead to human rights violations. The remarks follow recent notification of the …
Read MoreIndia Notifies Rules for Digital Privacy Law Why in News? The Centre has notified the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025, operationalising India’s first data privacy law, two years after the DPDP Act received Presidential assent. However, several major citizen safeguards will take 12–18 months to become fully enforceable, reflecting a flexible approach to …
Read MoreUIDAI Unveils Aadhaar Vision 2032 for Digital Future Why in the News? The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched the Aadhaar Vision 2032 Framework to strengthen India’s digital identity ecosystem through AI, blockchain, quantum computing, and advanced encryption, ensuring compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act and global cybersecurity norms. This vision …
Read MoreIndia Enforces New Telecom Cybersecurity Regulations Nationwide Why in the News? The Government of India has enforced the Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Amendment Rules, 2025, extending cybersecurity oversight to all digital services using mobile numbers like WhatsApp, Paytm, and Zomato. These measures aim to combat cyber fraud, mobile cloning, and strengthen digital infrastructure security, aligning …
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