Gadget Insights: Today the Government of India bans 59 Chinese apps which includes TikTok, Shareit, UC browser etc. Government has decided to disallow the usage of above apps in mobile and non mobile internet enabled device.
The Government had a press release stating:- “The Ministry of Information Technology, invoking it’s power under section 69A of the Information Technology Act read with the relevant provisions of the Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking of Access of Information by Public) Rules 2009 and in view of the emergent nature of threats has decided to block 59 apps since in view of information available they are engaged in activities which is prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defense of India, security of state and public order”.
The press release further said that the Ministry of Information Technology has received “many representations raising concerns from citizens regarding security of data and risk to privacy relating to operation of certain apps”.
This move will safeguard the interests of crores of Indian mobile and internet users. This decision is a targeted move to ensure safety and sovereignty of Indian cyberspace.
PRESS RELEASE :
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1635206
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