Cyber security rules: DoT withdraws duplicate notification; original telecom security amendments stay in force
The Department of Telecommunications has clarified that the amended Telecommunication Cyber Security (TCS) Rules, 2025, remain in force after a duplicate notification was withdrawn. These rules aim to combat cyber fraud by strengthening mobile number validation, scrutinizing the second-hand device market, and enhancing data-sharing norms for better traceability and accountability.
The Department of Telecommunications has clarified that the amended Telecommunication Cyber Security (TCS) Rules, 2025, remain in force after a duplicate notification was withdrawn. These rules aim to combat cyber fraud by strengthening mobile number validation, scrutinizing the second-hand device market, and enhancing data-sharing norms for better traceability and accountability.
