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Gujarat University Hall Tickets of External Students Leak Online
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 02:33 AM
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Hall tickets of external students at Gujarat University were posted online, exposing personal details. The leak has prompted calls for stricter data protection measures.
Hall tickets belonging to external students of Gujarat University were found posted on the internet, revealing sensitive personal information. The documents, which are required for students to sit in examinations, were shared without authorization, raising immediate concerns about data privacy.
External students, who study at Gujarat University but reside outside the campus, receive hall tickets that contain their names, roll numbers and other identifying details. The public exposure of these documents means that personal data such as addresses and contact numbers could be accessed by anyone.
The leak has sparked a debate over the university’s data handling protocols. Experts warn that such breaches can lead to identity theft and misuse of academic records. The incident underscores the need for stronger safeguards around student information.
While the university has not yet issued an official statement, it is expected to investigate the source of the leak and review its security measures. Stakeholders are urging the institution to adopt robust encryption and access controls to prevent future incidents.
External students, who study at Gujarat University but reside outside the campus, receive hall tickets that contain their names, roll numbers and other identifying details. The public exposure of these documents means that personal data such as addresses and contact numbers could be accessed by anyone.
The leak has sparked a debate over the university’s data handling protocols. Experts warn that such breaches can lead to identity theft and misuse of academic records. The incident underscores the need for stronger safeguards around student information.
While the university has not yet issued an official statement, it is expected to investigate the source of the leak and review its security measures. Stakeholders are urging the institution to adopt robust encryption and access controls to prevent future incidents.