Government can ask for any data from telecom companies… Know what is there in the new cyber security rules

New Delhi : The government has taken several steps to increase cyber security. Department of Telecommunications i.e. DoT has notified Telecom Cyber ​​Security Rules. Under these rules, the Central Government can demand traffic data or any other kind of data from any telecom company through any of its agencies. This data can be any other data other than the content of the message, which can be sought in a particular format. After this, the government can ask to establish necessary infrastructure and equipment for the storage of such data, so that its processing and storage can be strengthened.

Efforts to strengthen cyber security

According to the rules, the government or the agency authorized to collect data or the people with whom such data is shared will have the responsibility to store it confidentially. The rules say that to strengthen cyber security, telecom companies will have to adopt a cyber policy. This policy will include things like security related risk management approach, action, training, network testing and risk assessment.

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Rapid action system necessary in cyber policy

The rules say that under this cyber policy, in view of security related incidents, the providers will have to take such measures so that such incidents can be curbed. Under this, telecom companies will have to appoint Chief Telecommunications Security Officer. If any security related incident occurs, it is necessary to report the incident to the Central Government with complete details within six hours. Besides, other important information will also have to be given in the details of the incident.

New guidelines regarding cyber safety

Within 24 hours of receiving information about a security incident, companies must also provide information about the number of affected users, location, and impact of the incident. Apart from this, registration of IMEI number will now be necessary. Registration of International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) of all phone devices manufactured or imported in India should be made mandatory. The government has mentioned this in the new rules so that fake devices and illegal activities can be banned.