Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Industry Groups Challenge India's Telecom Cyber Security Rules
India is working on new cybersecurity rules for telecom companies.
But, tech companies are worried that these rules might be too broad and expensive.
They think the rules could apply to many businesses, like delivery apps, and cost them a lot of money to follow.
Plus, they're concerned about how the rules could affect people's privacy.
The companies want the government to rethink the rules.
Industry groups are challenging India's draft telecom cyber security rules.
Concerns include regulatory overreach, increased compliance burdens, and privacy issues.
The definition of 'telecommunication identifier user entity' (TIUE) is too broad.
Proposed mobile number verification (MNV) fees could be costly for businesses.
Stakeholders are calling for a reassessment of the rules.
- Who
- Industry bodies like BIF, IAMAI, NASSCOM and CUTS International, and the Department of Telecommunications.
- What
- Industry groups are criticizing the draft Telecommunication (Telecom Cyber Security) Amendment Rules.
- When
- The rules are in the draft phase as of the article's publishing.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To address concerns of regulatory overreach, compliance burdens, and privacy infringement.
Industry Concerns
Government Intent
TIUE Definition
Industry Concerns
The definition of TIUE is too broad and may be legally incorrect
Government Intent
The DoT aims to protect its citizens through its rule
MNV Fees
Industry Concerns
High MNV fees will be a costly for business to perform mobile number verification
Government Intent
Verification is needed to improve cyber security
Data Sharing
Industry Concerns
Data sharing frameworks may be inconsistent with privacy principles.
Government Intent
Data sharing is needed to make this rule effective
- Proposed Rules
- Draft Telecommunication (Telecom Cyber Security) Amendment Rules, 2025
- Main Concerns
- Regulatory Overreach, Compliance Burden, Privacy Infringement
- TIUE Definition
- Any entity using telecom identifiers for user identification or service delivery
- MNV Fee
- ₹3 per query
- Stakeholders
- BIF, IAMAI, NASSCOM, CUTS International
