India drafts mandatory cybersecurity rules for new vehicles
A national framework for vehicle cybersecurity is expected within six months, covering connected-car data, hacking safeguards and potentially over-the-air software updates. The rules could reshape compliance requirements for automakers, dealers and mobility retailers.
India is developing mandatory cybersecurity compliance rules for all new vehicles, covering connected-car data, hacking safeguards and potential over-the-air updates. The framework follows e-rickshaw battery tampering concerns and will assess compliance with DPDP Rules, 2025.
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