Government has blocked certain websites that expose sensitive personally identifiable information, including Aadhaar and PAN card details of Indian citizens. This information was given in an official statement on Thursday. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), operated under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, had found security flaws in these websites. After that the government has taken steps to block these websites.
Some websites are selling people’s data
According to the statement, “It has come to the notice of the Ministry that some websites were exposing sensitive personal information of Indian citizens, including Aadhaar and PAN card details.” This matter is taken seriously, as the Government gives top priority to safe cyber security practices and the protection of personal data. Accordingly, immediate action has been taken to block these websites.
Complaint lodged with police
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has lodged a complaint with the concerned police authorities on violation of the provision prohibiting public display of Aadhaar related details under the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016. . “CERT-In’s analysis of these websites has revealed some security vulnerabilities,” the statement said. Guidance has been provided to the concerned website owners regarding the action to be taken at their level to strengthen the ICT infrastructure and plug the loopholes.” Under the IT Act, any adversely affected party has the right to file a complaint and Can approach the adjudicating officer to demand compensation. IT Secretaries of the states have been empowered as the adjudicating authority. Last week, a cyber security researcher claimed that Star Health Insurance executives had sold the data of 3.1 crore customers.
