Protected system credential discipline prohibits sharing passwords and OTPs while requiring strict personal control and immediate compromise reporting. Access to ICEGATE, ECCS and the ACES-GST portal, declared as Protected Systems, is restricted to authorised persons only. Users must keep credentials and second factors under exclusive personal control, never share passwords or OTPs, use only their own credentials, follow password and workstation discipline, and report any suspected compromise immediately by disabling access, notifying the designated security contact, and preserving records for investigation. Sharing or misuse of credentials may attract penal and disciplinary action under the Information Technology Act, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Customs Act and service conduct rules.
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Protected system credential discipline prohibits sharing passwords and OTPs while requiring strict personal control and immediate compromise reporting.
Access to ICEGATE, ECCS and the ACES-GST portal, declared as Protected Systems, is restricted to authorised persons only. Users must keep credentials and second factors under exclusive personal control, never share passwords or OTPs, use only their own credentials, follow password and workstation discipline, and report any suspected compromise immediately by disabling access, notifying the designated security contact, and preserving records for investigation. Sharing or misuse of credentials may attract penal and disciplinary action under the Information Technology Act, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Customs Act and service conduct rules.
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