NEW DELHI / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – Apple plans to defy an Indian government order requiring the pre-installation of a government cybersecurity app on smartphones. This decision has sparked political controversy as concerns arise about surveillance and data protection.
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Apple is facing a significant challenge in India after the government issued an order requiring pre-installation of a government cyber security app on all smartphones sold in India. This app, called Sanchar Saathi, aims to track and block stolen phones to prevent their misuse. However, the order has raised privacy and surveillance concerns, especially since India has over 730 million smartphone users.
The Indian government has defended the order as a security measure to combat cybercrime and hacking. But critics, including political opponents of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, see it as an attempt to expand control over citizens’ digital activities. Apple has said it does not comply with such orders worldwide because they pose significant security and privacy issues for the company’s iOS ecosystem.
While Apple wants to raise its concerns with the Indian government, other smartphone manufacturers such as Samsung and Xiaomi have not yet fully implemented the order. These companies are currently reviewing the requirements and the potential impact on their software ecosystems. The order was issued without prior consultation with industry, which has led to further criticism.
The debate over the Sanchar Saathi app highlights growing tensions between technology companies and governments worldwide as they seek to regulate and monitor the use of technology. At a time when privacy and security are becoming increasingly important, it remains to be seen how this dispute will impact relations between India and major technology companies.
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