India film board probes exposure of records for 500+ titles
Original title: India’s Film Sensor Board Data Breach – Unreleased Scripts, 500+ Film Titles Exposed
Scripts, cut orders and distribution deals from e-Cinepramaan were reportedly downloadable on the Internet Archive for several days.
India’s Central Board of Film Certification is investigating a reported exposure of confidential certification documents tied to more than 500 film titles, including dozens of features. Reports say shooting scripts, censor cut orders, certification files and private distribution agreements submitted through e-Cinepramaan appeared on the Internet Archive and stayed online for several days. The board says initial checks found no further access or compromised filmmaker accounts, and CERT-In was notified. No software flaw or access method has been confirmed.
Unconfirmed: How the documents became accessible, the full set of affected submissions, and whether copies remain elsewhere are unconfirmed.
- Documents dated December 2025 to August 2026 were among the exposed records.
- At least three distribution agreements disclosed licensing fees.
- Uploads reportedly stopped after the portal was unavailable for hours on October 4.
- The Internet Archive removed the account involved, and cybercrime authorities received a complaint.
Impact: Confidential scripts, certification files and private deal terms
| Product | Affected |
|---|---|
| Central Board of Film Certification e-Cinepramaan | — |
- Products
- e-Cinepramaan
- Organizations
- CERT-InInternet Archive
- Countries
- India
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India’s Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is investigating a reported data breach involving confidential documents linked to more than 500 film titles. The exposed records reportedly include shooting scripts, censor cut orders, certification files and private distribution agreements submitted through its e-Cinepramaan portal.
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