A major data leak related to the film industry has been discovered. According to reports, documents concerning over 500 films were leaked from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) online portal. Among these stolen materials are film scripts, certification records, and contracts.
This incident occurred via the CBFC's e-Cinepramaan portal, which is used for the film certification process. It is reported that access was gained to some documents on this portal, and they were uploaded to the Internet Archive. However, it is currently unclear how the data leak happened or what volume of information was affected.
Scripts and Contracts Also Become Public Knowledge
The leak affected not only film scripts but also other critical documents. These include CBFC orders and business agreements related to the films. It was noted that some documents contain information about distribution deals and licensing fees.
Since this information is extremely important for filmmakers and distributors, its public disclosure could negatively impact business negotiations and deals. It is important to emphasize that this refers to the leak of associated documents, not that the films themselves were fully published.
CBFC Initiates Investigation
According to available data, CBFC has initiated an investigation into this matter, and a security audit is being conducted. Meanwhile, the Internet Archive has stated its intention to remove the relevant accounts and file a complaint with cybercrime authorities. Information was also provided to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In).
It remains unclear who is responsible for this leak and how widely the incorrect information has been used. Nevertheless, this case has once again raised questions about the reliability of storing confidential documents on government online portals.