Ministry : Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Not Applicable)
Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (ii)
Subject : Extra Ordinary
Overview [Gazette of India: Extraordinary, Part II—Section 3(ii)]
This is an official notification from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology declaring specific computer systems under UCO Bank as "Protected Systems" under the Information Technology Act, 2000. It designates authorized personnel who can access these critical infrastructure systems, thereby strengthening cybersecurity protocols for core banking operations.
Key Points
- Critical Infrastructure Designation: The Core Banking Solution (CBS), Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS), and Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Switch of UCO Bank are declared Critical Information Infrastructure.
- Authorized Access: Access is granted to (a) designated UCO Bank employees, (b) approved third-party vendors/contractual staff, and (c) consultants, regulators, or government officials on a case-by-case basis.
- Legal Authority: Issued under Section 70 of the Information Technology Act, 2000, with immediate effect upon publication.
- Documentation: Includes a digital signature from the Scientist G and indicates standard government publication details.
Summary
This notification enhances the security framework for UCO Bank’s most critical financial systems by formally defining them as protected infrastructure and strictly regulating access. It ensures that only vetted personnel can interact with systems vital to banking operations, thereby mitigating cyber risks and reinforcing financial stability.
