State use of intrusive surveillance tools must be lawful, says Keralam Home Minister Chennithala

State use of intrusive surveillance tools must be lawful, says Keralam Home Minister Chennithala

Kerala Home Minister P. Chennithala told the c0c0n‑2026 cybersecurity summit that state use of intrusive surveillance tools must follow legal rules. He also announced a revamp of Cyberdome, the Kerala Police’s public‑private partnership, aiming to boost cyber‑defence through cooperation with private firms and academic groups. The initiative seeks to improve threat monitoring and response capabilities.