FIR filed over suspected data breach on Manav Sampada portal – ET CISO
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Concerns have emerged over a potential security breach involving the Uttar Pradesh government’s Manav Sampada portal, leading to the filing of an FIR.
The alert was raised by Rajeev Kumar Mishra, deputy registrar of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), through an official email dated October 16, 2024.
The email indicated that unauthorized individuals may have accessed sensitive information submitted by teachers, officers, and employees on the human resource portal, which contains detailed profiles of all state personnel. This revelation has sparked significant concerns regarding the privacy and integrity of the data stored on the platform.
Upon receiving the alert, the director of IET, along with the vice-chancellor and registrar of Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), convened to discuss the matter. In the absence of objections from the director, a request was made to file an FIR in the nearest police station to initiate a thorough investigation.
“This potential breach poses a serious threat to the credibility and confidentiality of the Uttar Pradesh government, the university, and our institution. A comprehensive investigation by the state government and institutional administration is crucial,” emphasised Pradeep Bajpai, Registrar of AKTU.
Additional DCP, North Zone, JK Dubey, confirmed that an FIR has been registered and that an investigation is underway.