Industry bodies flag concerns over draft telecom cyber security rules; warn of regulatory overreach, cost burdens

New Delhi [India] July 30 (ANI): Leading industry associations including the Broadband India Forum (BIF), Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), NASSCOM and CUTS International have raised serious concerns over the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) proposed Draft Telecommunication (Telecom Cyber Security) Amendment Rules, 2025, cautioning that the amendments could result in excessive regulation, compliance burden, and privacy risks for India’s digital economy.