Internet now a lifeline, focus should shift from popularising access to protecting users: IT Secretary

Noting that the internet has become a lifeline for business and commerce, IT Secretary S Krishnan on Friday said government policy must now shift from merely popularising digital access to actively safeguarding users and ensuring resilient infrastructure.

Speaking at the 23rd Foundation Day of the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI), the IT secretary said while the earlier objective was to ensure infrastructure and enable access, the current era demands a proactive approach to user protection.