Uniform cybersecurity norms should govern telcos, OTT communication apps: COAI

Industry body COAI on Tuesday said similar cybersecurity and regulatory rules should govern players, be it telecom operators or OTT communication applications. In a statement on the ‘need to address spam calls and messages’, the association argued that for a number issued by a telco to a subscriber, the operator takes the onus and responsibility and if required, it can provide all assistance to enforcement agencies.