Ministry : Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Not Applicable)
Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (ii)
Subject : Extra Ordinary
Overview [Extraordinary Gazette Notification on Critical IT Infrastructure]
This is an extraordinary gazette notification issued under the Information Technology Act, 2000, designating the Core Banking Solution (CBS), Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS), and Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Switch of Karnataka Bank Limited as Critical Information Infrastructure (CII). It officially authorizes specific personnel and third parties to access these protected computer systems.
Key Points
- Designates CBS, RTGS, and UPI Switch of Karnataka Bank Limited as protected systems under Section 70 of the IT Act, 2000.
- Authorizes designated employees of Karnataka Bank Limited to access the protected systems.
- Permits access by contractual managed service providers and third-party vendors authorized by the bank.
- Grants access to consultants, regulators, government officials, auditors, and other stakeholders on a case-by-case basis with written authorization.
- The notification takes effect immediately upon publication in the Official Gazette.
Summary
This gazette notification declares the core banking and payment infrastructure of Karnataka Bank Limited as Critical Information Infrastructure, thereby subjecting it to enhanced cybersecurity protections under the Information Technology Act, 2000. By authorizing controlled access for bank employees, vendors, regulators, and auditors, the notification aims to ensure the resilience and security of critical financial systems while maintaining operational continuity.
