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Telecom operators should consider concrete compliance strengths when evaluating identity and security solutions. Here are five key strengths that Sekura.id delivers and why they matter:

1. SO 27001-Certified Security: Sekura.id has obtained ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification demonstrating its world-class information security management. For operators, this means Sekura.id follows rigorous protocols to safeguard data, from physical data centre security to access controls and incident response. 

The certification provides independent validation that Sekura.id continuously identifies and mitigates risks to data. In an industry plagued by rising cyber threats, this level of security compliance is a crucial assurance. Partnering with an ISO 27001-certified vendor reduces the operator’s risk exposure and demonstrates due diligence to regulators and customers.

2. Zero Personal Data Retention: Unlike many services that hoard user data, Sekura.id’s architecture ensures no user personal data is stored or visible to Sekura.id during its identity verification process. All personal identifiers (like names, addresses, or whole phone numbers) remain with the operator or are used only in transit for verification, then immediately discarded. 

This data minimisation by design means there’s effectively nothing for hackers to steal and no trove of subscriber data that could be misused. This strength cannot be overstated for compliance: it inherently meets DPDP and GDPR’s storage limitation rules (data isn’t kept longer than needed) and simplifies CCPA/CPRA requests since Sekura.id holds no data to delete or disclose. Zero retention equals zero worries about unauthorised secondary use – a big win for privacy.

3. Full Alignment with DPDP, GDPR, and CCPA Requirements: Sekura.id’s solutions have been developed in lockstep with global privacy laws, ensuring full compliance with key legal obligations. The platform operates on explicit user consent or other lawful bases for processing, satisfying the lawfulness, fairness, and transparency principle of GDPR  and the consent-centric approach of DPDP. 

It limits the use of data strictly to the stated purpose (identity verification), addressing purpose limitation rules. Not storing data naturally supports the right to erasure – once the verification is done, there is no lingering personal data to worry about. Sekura.id also assists operators in providing audit trails and transparency. 

Operators can inform their customers that a verification was done via Sekura.id, knowing the process was secure, brief, and entirely in line with privacy regulations. In short, Sekura.id helps tick the compliance checkboxes for multiple laws simultaneously so operators can confidently expand services globally without tripping privacy wires.

4. Privacy by Design & User Trust: Sekura.id embeds privacy by design principles into its technology. Because the service works through the SIM card and mobile network data, it uses inherent telecom security (the SIM is a secure element) for authentication. 

This method avoids more intrusive data collection. Sekura.id gives users control and transparency – for instance, a banking app using Sekura.id will ask the user’s permission to verify their phone number/account via the mobile network. The user knows what data is being checked and why, fostering trust. Sekura.id’s model ensures personal data is only used with the user’s consent and for authorised purposes. 

There’s no creeping data usage beyond what the user expects, which aligns perfectly with the transparency and fairness ideals of GDPR  and the notice/opt-out rights under CCPA. By respecting user consent at every step, Sekura.id helps operators build a privacy-friendly reputation. Customers are more likely to adopt new services when they are confident their data isn’t being misused. Thus, privacy by design isn’t just about compliance – it’s a competitive advantage in earning user trust.

5. Robust Breach Protection and Reduced Liability: One of the biggest nightmares for any telecom operator is a data breach spilling customer information. Beyond fines, breaches erode customer confidence. Sekura.id’s compliance strengths directly reduce this risk. 

All data transactions with Sekura.id are encrypted and secure, fulfilling the GDPR/DPDP mandate for “integrity and confidentiality”. Importantly, because Sekura.id holds no PII and uses tokenised or network-internal references for verification, even if an attacker were to compromise the Sekura.id platform, there would be no trove of personal data to exploit. 

This dramatically limits the damage of any potential breach. For operators, using Sekura.id thus lowers liability – they aren’t widely sharing personal data with third parties, and Sekura.id’s airtight processes mean the chance of a reportable data incident is minimal. 

Sekura.id also supports rapid compliance with breach notification rules: in the rare event something occurs, Sekura.id’s ISO 27001-honed incident response ensures operators are informed immediately so they can notify regulators like the Data Protection Board (India) or Supervisory Authorities (EU) within the required timeframes. Sekura.id is a safeguard that helps operators maintain an impeccable compliance record with fewer worries about leaks or lapses.

Achieving this certification involved rigorous independent audits and demonstrated Sekura’s “proactive approach to managing information security risks” – giving clients reduced risk and increased confidence in every transaction. 

For an operator, partnering with an ISO 27001-certified vendor like Sekura.id is a firm assurance that data is handled with disciplined controls, regular risk assessments, and continual improvements to security. It’s a signal that Sekura.id is serious about protecting data at every level, satisfying the “integrity and confidentiality” principle of GDPR  and similar requirements in DPDP and CCPA.

Another standout aspect of Sekura.id’s approach is its policy of zero data retention. In practical terms, Sekura.id doesn’t permanently see or hold user data. Instead, Sekura.id’s solutions work in real-time, querying and matching subscriber information via secure APIs without storing personal identifiers on Sekura’s systems. 

The platform verifies details (for example, checking if a user’s SIM card and identity match). It returns a yes/no or verified response to the operator without retaining the underlying personal data. This design embodies the core principle of data minimisation – using only what is needed for the task and nothing more. 

For telecom operators, any data shared with Sekura.id for an identity check is ephemeral and protected. There’s no honeypot of customer data sitting on a third-party server, drastically reducing the risk of data breaches. As Sekura.id highlights, with “no user details seen or held by Sekura.id, compliance is easy – and with no passwords or OTPs, there is nothing to steal, nothing to intercept, nothing to forget.”  

This privacy-by-design approach not only aligns with storage limitation obligations under GDPR/DPDP (not to keep data longer than necessary) but also makes life easier for operators during compliance audits. If regulators ask how an operator’s vendor handles personal data, the operator can confidently say: “Our identity partner does not store any personal data at all.”

Sekura.id ensures that all data exchanges are done securely and lawfully. Data is transmitted over encrypted channels (e.g., HTTPS), and every query is authorised – typically initiated with the user’s consent as part of a service or transaction. Sekura.id’s solutions can be configured to always require affirmative user action or consent via the operator’s interface, ensuring compliance with the lawfulness and consent requirements of DPDP and GDPR. By giving users control and only using their data for authorised purposes, Sekura.id helps operators honour consent and purpose-limitation clauses in all privacy regimes.

Finally, Sekura.id’s global operations mean it has experience complying with privacy regulations in multiple jurisdictions. Whether handling an Indian subscriber’s data under DPDP or a European customer under GDPR, Sekura.id’s practices are uniformly compliant. This consistency saves telecom operators from regulatory headaches – a single integration with Sekura.id can meet diverse legal requirements, avoiding separate solutions in different regions.