{"id":1303622,"date":"2025-12-13T09:47:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T04:17:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1303622"},"modified":"2025-12-20T13:47:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T08:17:04","slug":"india-orders-vpn-providers-to-block-sites-leaking-private-info-of-indians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/india-orders-vpn-providers-to-block-sites-leaking-private-info-of-indians\/","title":{"rendered":"India Orders VPN Providers To Block Sites Leaking Private Info Of Indians"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a decisive move to safeguard citizens\u2019 digital privacy, the Indian government has directed <strong>VPN service providers, internet platforms, and major digital intermediaries<\/strong> to immediately block websites that are leaking or trading the personal data of Indian users. The directive follows a surge in reports of sensitive information\u2014such as phone numbers, Aadhaar details, and addresses\u2014being openly sold on the dark web and public forums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"637\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-01-04-at-9.00.40-AM-1024x637.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1303628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-01-04-at-9.00.40-AM-1024x637.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-01-04-at-9.00.40-AM-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-01-04-at-9.00.40-AM-768x477.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-01-04-at-9.00.40-AM-1536x955.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-01-04-at-9.00.40-AM.png 1998w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Government Acts Amid Rising Data-Leak Threats<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past year, India has witnessed multiple large-scale data leak incidents <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/govt-asks-vpn-services-platforms-to-block-sites-leaking-personal-data-of-indians-101765518677083.html?utm_source=ht_site_copyURL&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=ht_site\">involving telecom users<\/a>, students, government beneficiaries, and insurance customers. With cybercrime syndicates becoming increasingly sophisticated, leaked datasets are being used to fuel scams, phishing attacks, and identity theft.<br>The Ministry of Electronics and IT has now stepped in, calling the leaks a <strong>\u201cserious threat to national security and public safety.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>VPN Services, ISPs, and Platforms Told to Comply Immediately<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The government has specifically instructed VPN services, telecom operators, social media platforms, app stores, and digital intermediaries to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Block websites and URLs found leaking personal data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove access to platforms selling stolen information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthen monitoring of suspicious web activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooperate with ongoing cyber-investigations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Failure to comply may result in penalties under India\u2019s IT Rules and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The directive highlights that many cybercriminals use VPNs to mask their identities while hosting or accessing data-leak websites. By involving VPN platforms in enforcement, the government aims to curb the technical loopholes exploited by attackers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>DPDP Act Comes Into Play<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The newly implemented <strong>Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act<\/strong> gives the government wider authority to penalise data handlers who fail to protect user information. The current crackdown is among the first major enforcement actions under the law, which places strong emphasis on accountability, secure processing, and prevention of data misuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Officials stated that protecting citizens\u2019 data is now a national priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Users Warned to Stay Alert<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While platforms strengthen security measures, the government has urged citizens to remain cautious online. 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By targeting websites selling stolen data and the networks enabling their access, the government hopes to reduce digital vulnerabilities and build a safer online environment for millions of Indian users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a decisive move to safeguard citizens\u2019 digital privacy, the Indian government has directed VPN service providers, internet platforms, and major digital intermediaries to immediately block websites that are leaking or trading the personal data of Indian users. 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