Road Ministry seeks forensic audit of its portals after vehicle data leak
The Indian Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has requested a forensic security audit of its vehicle data portals following reports of widespread data leaks. The Ministry is also working to remove unauthorized third-party apps that were selling sensitive vehicle-owner information.
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Data privacy and the security of government-held personal information are critical concerns in the digital age, especially regarding vehicle and license records.
Road Ministry seeks forensic audit of its portals after vehicle data leak A senior Ministry official says they have sought the intervention of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to review its data-sharing policy and suggest ways to strengthen it NEW DELHI The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has asked the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) to conduct a forensic security audit of the VAHAN, SARATHI, e-Challan and PUCC portals, which hold various types of vehicle-owner information. Also read | Roads Ministry issues public consultation guidelines for highway projects after Public Accounts Committee makes recommendations https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/roads-ministry-issues-public-consultation-guidelines-for-highway-projects-after-public-accounts-committee-makes-recommendations/article71226727.ece Vahan manages vehicle-registration records; Sarathi handles driving licences and related services; e-Challan records traffic violations and fines; and PUCC manages pollution control certificates. The move follows reports of vehicle information being sold through multiple apps and websites for as little as ₹5.
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