Government curbs smartphone use over hacking, data theft fears

NEW DELHI: Concern overhacking and data thefts and vulnerabilities in communication systems has prompted the government to instruct bureaucrats in all central ministries and departments to use smartphones only as a last resort and in emergency situations to discuss sensitive official work.

Odd as the “restrictions” on use of smartphones may sound in a wireless world, a recent two-day session on cybersecurity in government offices saw ministry of home affairs (MHA) and central paramilitary brass being asked to stick to face-to-face meetings, RAX (a closed communication network connecting government offices) and landlines.

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