Officials in Jammu and Kashmir are ordered to stop using WhatsApp and Gmail for sensitive data due to security risks.

The Jammu and Kashmir government has issued a directive to its officers and officials to enhance the security of official communications, warning against the use of third-party tools like WhatsApp and Gmail for sensitive information due to risks of data breaches and unauthorized access. The guidelines recommend using government email and messaging platforms and stress the importance of proper information classification to avoid leaks. Non-compliance could lead to disciplinary action.

November 25, 2024
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