Telcos, experts flag draft rules on cybersecurity as fears of overlap with MeitY guidelines loom

economictimes.indiatimes.com:

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), which is due to publish the rules soon after having sought views from multiple stakeholders end-August, might also build a regulatory framework that overlaps with the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY's) existing cybersecurity regulations, creating room for multiple interpretations and potential complications.

Hence, telecom operators have approached the DoT regarding some problematic areas, including the scope of the rules and stringent conditions that essentially increase their compliance liabilities. «The rules make telcos responsible for any misuse of telecom resources by consumers. If some user commits a crime, why should the company be penalised?» asked a senior telco executive, requesting not to be named.

Officials in the DoT told ET that the final rules will be published soon, and that the guidelines will become effective on publication.

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