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Here are the seven key recommendations from the Expert Stakeholder Consultation Report on the Indian #Encryption Debate.

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A mandate for #backdoors to #encryption or originator #traceability does not fulfill the #Puttaswamy test and must be revisited.

2/8

#OriginatorTraceability mandate would result in practical complications for industry; become an obstacle to small businesses & #innovation; & the end product will be difficult to sell in the Int'l market. Such a mandate should not be implemented without further consultation.
3/8

Increased awareness is needed on the importance of #cybersecurity and the role of #encryption within the same.

4/8

Increased #investment in #technology is required which will encourage R&D and indigenize the technology.

5/8

Clarity in policies dealing with #cybersecurity is essential to adhere to principles of #transparency and #accountability.
6/8

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High end #encryption is only the first step in tackling #CyberCrime, therefore, the discussion cannot be limited and must go further.

7/8

The implementation of the #ITRules, 2021, should be delayed, technical experts should be consulted to better address the challenges involved and recommend the way forward.

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