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The Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, has officially declared key digital platforms of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) as 'Protected Systems' under the Information Technology Act, 2000. The declaration was made through Notification S.O. 9(E) issued on January 2, 2026, in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 70 of the IT Act, 2000. Platforms Declared as Critical Information Infrastructure As per the notification, the following computer resources and t
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The Indian Customs Electronic Data Interchange Gateway (ICEGATE) Portal, the Express Cargo Clearance System (ECCS), and the Automation of Central Excise and Service Tax (ACES-GST) Portal, along with their associated dependencies, have been declared 'Protected Systems'.
These systems were declared 'Protected Systems' under Section 70 of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
Access is restricted to designated CBIC employees, authorised third-party vendors, consultants, regulators, government officials, and auditors, all of whom require specific written authorisation.
The purpose is to strengthen cybersecurity and data protection for critical digital infrastructure that handles sensitive trade and tax data, safeguarding against cyber threats and unauthorised access.
The declaration came into force immediately upon its publication in the Official Gazette on January 2, 2026.
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