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Rajasthan government website leak exposes up to 70,000 identity records
✍️ India Today
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 07:02 PM
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A data breach on a Rajasthan government portal has reportedly compromised up to 70,000 personal records, according to India Today.
The Rajasthan state administration confirmed that a security lapse on one of its official websites resulted in the exposure of roughly 70,000 identity records. The breach was first reported by India Today, which cited sources familiar with the incident.
The compromised data is said to include personal identifiers such as names, addresses and government‑issued IDs, although the exact nature of the information has not been fully disclosed. Authorities have launched an internal investigation to determine how the vulnerability occurred and to prevent further unauthorized access.
The state government has urged affected citizens to monitor their personal accounts for any suspicious activity and has promised to issue guidance on protective measures. No evidence of misuse of the data has been reported so far.
Cyber‑security experts note that such incidents underscore the need for robust encryption and regular security audits of public‑sector digital platforms. The Rajasthan administration is expected to share additional details once the probe concludes.
The compromised data is said to include personal identifiers such as names, addresses and government‑issued IDs, although the exact nature of the information has not been fully disclosed. Authorities have launched an internal investigation to determine how the vulnerability occurred and to prevent further unauthorized access.
The state government has urged affected citizens to monitor their personal accounts for any suspicious activity and has promised to issue guidance on protective measures. No evidence of misuse of the data has been reported so far.
Cyber‑security experts note that such incidents underscore the need for robust encryption and regular security audits of public‑sector digital platforms. The Rajasthan administration is expected to share additional details once the probe concludes.