Kill Switch

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Recently, the Reserve Bank of India mentioned in its annual report that it is exploring the possibility of introducing a ‘Kill switch’ mechanism. 

About Kill Switch

• It is a mechanism that allows a system, device, account, or service to be shut down, disabled or blocked immediately in an emergency or under specific conditions.
• It allows users at the receiving end of a potential digital scam to immediately stop all financial transactions from their accounts.
• It is expected to function as an emergency control that can immediately freeze or block banking transactions. 
• It aims to help users instantly stop banking transactions during suspected digital frauds and improve security across payment systems.
• How does it work?
  • If someone suspects a request for transfer of funds is fraud or not genuine, they can activate the kill switch through the bank app on the mobile phone to stop money transfers instantly.
  • Once triggered, the feature could temporarily stop all outgoing financial transactions from the account.
• Significance: It could give customers control over their digital payment usage and contribute towards controlling fraud in digital payment transactions

Source: IE

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