Data Empowerment Protection Architecture (DEPA)

Preliminary > Governance > Aspects of Good Governance > Data security

Why in news? The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has endorsed India’s Data Empowerment Protection Architecture (DEPA). BIS said the experience with DEPA suggests that a consent-based system can op...

MAY 7

RBI guidelines on card tokenisation

Preliminary > Security > Cyber security > Data security

Why in news? The Reserve Bank of India has extended the implementation date of card-on-file (CoF) tokenisation norms by six months to June 30, 2022. This follows a series of representations from several industry ...

DEC 25

Ban on Cryptocurrency?

Mains > Science and Technology > IT & Computers > Data security

IN NEWS: The government's draft bill on cryptocurrencies is likely to bar Indian companies and individuals from using digital currencies. WHAT IS CRYPTOCURRENCY: Cryptocurrency is a decentralized digita...

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For Prelims, questions on basics of cryptocurrency and various currencies in news can be asked.
Cryptocurrency is a highly debated topic and can be asked in GS 3 economic development, Science and technology as well as part of internal security.

FEB 15

Black rock malware

Preliminary > Science and Technology > Communication technology > Data security

In news: Security firm ThreatFabric has alerted about a new malware, called BlackRock, which can steal information like passwords and credit card information from about 377 smartphone applications. About the M...

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To read a detailed article on Cyber security situation in India : http://ilearncana.com/details/Cyber-security-in-India/654

JUL 20

Kris Gopalakrishnan committee

Preliminary > Science and Technology > IT & Computers > Data security

In news: Kris Gopalakrishnan committee has submitted its recommendations regarding data governance in India About the committee: The committee was formed by Ministry of Electronics and Information Techno...

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Read this article to gain insights on data protection regime in India:http://ilearncana.com/details/NEED-FOR-DATA-PROTECTION-LAW/53

JUL 17

PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION BILL, 2019

Mains > Security > Cyber Security > Data security

WHY IN NEWS: The Indian government banned Chinese-owned TikTok, along with dozens of other mobile apps, over alleged data and privacy issues SALIENT FEATURES: The Bill trifurcates data as f...

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Prelims: Questions can be expected on General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), mandates and composition of Data Protection Authority etc.
Mains: Questions can be asked on data localization, cyber security in India, data privacy in India etc. This input can also be used in challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security etc.

JUL 2

Eventbot

Preliminary > Security > Cyber security > Data security

IN NEWS: The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued an advisory warning people against a trojan called EventBot. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS: Malwares: Malware, or malicious software, is...

MAY 16