Parliamentary Panel Questions E-commerce Firms on Customer Data Safety

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A parliamentary panel, led by Jayant Sinha, examined the safety measures of several e-commerce and financial entities, including Paytm, Flipkart, Apple, Punjab National Bank, and Bank of India, to prevent cyber crimes during a meeting on Tuesday. The committee focused on the safety of customer data collected by these companies, with some members expressing concerns about the potential for data breaches. The panel discussed the need for companies to develop new strategies to prevent cyber attacks, particularly with the emergence of technologies like artificial intelligence.

Key Takeaways:

  • The parliamentary panel questioned e-commerce firms, including Paytm and Flipkart, about the safety measures they have in place to protect customer data.
  • The panel was informed that banks have taken stringent safety measures to prevent cyber attacks, despite an increase in such incidents.
  • Members of the panel emphasized the need for companies to track data breaches and compensate customers in the event of a breach.
  • The panel suggested that new strategies should be formulated every 3 to 5 years to take preventive measures against cyber crimes.
  • The committee discussed the impact of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence on the landscape of cyber crimes.
  • Representatives from banks and e-commerce companies were present during the meeting to provide testimony on their safety measures.
  • The panel focused on the importance of data security in the face of rising cyber threats.

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Sources:

  • "Members of a parliamentary panel questioned ecommerce majors such as Paytm, Flipkart about the safety of customers' data collected by them during the committee's meeting on cyber crimes on Tuesday, sources said." - Times of India, no date
  • "The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance chaired by former minister of state for finance Jayant Sinha examined issues related to cyber crimes and cyber security with senior officials of Paytm, Flipkart, Apple, Punjab National Bank, Bank of India in Parliament on Tuesday." - Times of India, no date
  • "In the first round of meeting, banks informed the panel about the safety measures taken by them against cyber attacks." - Times of India, no date
  • "Banks suggested that while the number of cyber attacks may have increased in recent times, the banks have succeeded in keeping the crimes under control due to stringent safety measures employed by them, sources said." - Times of India, no date
  • "In the second round, some members asked e-commerce players Paytm, Flipkart and mobile company Apple whether they have taken necessary measures to safeguard customer data, sources said." - Times of India, no date
  • "Members of the panel said that in the wake of the fast evolving technological landscape, and emergence of 'disruptive' technologies like artificial intelligence, new strategies should be formulated every 3 to 5 years to take preventive measures against attempts at cyber crimes." - Times of India, no date