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Telecom Regulatory Authority of India

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In April 2015, TRAI disclosed personal details of hundreds of thousands of individuals due to a data publishing error.

Records exposed
107,776 records
Breach date
Breach Apr 27, 2015
Last update
Updated Apr 27, 2015
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesEmail messages

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In April 2015, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) inadvertently published the private communications of individuals advocating for net neutrality as part of the SaveTheInternet campaign. This disclosure included email addresses, content, and personally identifiable information.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Individuals had their private communication and personal information exposed.
Business Impact
Loss of trust in public governance and policy management.
Affected Sectors
  • Government
  • Telecommunications
Geographic Impact
  • India

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Consider revising security settings and impact mitigation steps.
  • •Educate oneself on data privacy rights in the region.

Preventive Measures

  • •Advocate for responsible data handling practices.
  • •Promote transparency in government operations while ensuring privacy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.

Affected individuals primarily included Indian citizens supporting net neutrality during the relevant timeframe.