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The Ministry of Finance has issued a notification under the Information Technology Act, 2000, designating key IT systems of the Directorate of Income Tax (Systems), and Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) as Protected Systems. This move aims to safeguard critical tax-related digital infrastructure against cyber threats and unauthorized access. The notification, issued on January 28, 2025, identifies the following platforms as Protected Systems: TRACES (Tax Deducted at Source Reconciliation
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Declaring these systems as 'Protected Systems' under the IT Act, 2000, means they are given enhanced security measures to protect them from cyber threats and unauthorised access.
The protected systems include TRACES (Tax Deducted at Source Reconciliation Analysis and Correction Enabling System), e-Filing and Centralized Processing Centre (CPC) Systems, Income Tax Business Application (ITBA), and Project Insight.
The notification declaring these systems as protected was issued on January 28, 2025.
The primary purpose is to safeguard critical tax-related digital infrastructure against cyber threats and unauthorised access, ensuring the security of sensitive data and processes.
Authorised personnel include designated employees of the Directorate of Income Tax (Systems), authorised members of contractual managed service providers or third-party vendors, and authorised consultants, regulators, government officials, auditors, and stakeholders on a case-to-case basis.
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