Govt issues advisory on CCTV security, asks ministries to avoid brands with data leaks

New Delhi: The government has issued an advisory on the threat of information leakage through CCTV (Closed-Circuit Television) cameras and advised various ministries and departments to avoid procuring equipment from brands that have a history of security breaches and data leakages.

In an internal advisory issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in March, government ministries and departments were advised to adhere to guidelines of public procurement to safeguard the overall security and integrity of CCTV cameras and IoT (Internet of Things) devices.