Multiple claims of CoWin data breaches were made in the past, but there is no clarity yet on the outcome of the probes. The need of the hour is a functional data protection policy that provides legislative safeguards for personal information besides an updated cyber security policy. Multiple claims of CoWin data breaches were made in the past, but there is no clarity yet on the outcome of the probes. Had the draft data protection bill been enacted, it would have made it mandatory for the entity that slipped up to inform those whose data stood compromised individually. The need of the hour is a functional data protection policy that provides legislative safeguards for personal information besides an updated cyber security policy.

Source: Indian Express June 15, 2023 00:20 UTC