We have been witnessing tensions between India and China lately. Now, the government is taking strict actions towards the issue by announcing a ban on 59 apps in India including the popular apps like TikTok, UC Browser and more.
Here’s a complete list of the apps that have been banned according to the Government of India:
A government press release announcing the ban stated: “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, defence 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”.The Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN) has also received many representations from citizens regarding security of data and breach of privacy impacting upon public order issues,” the press release mentioned.It further says that the move to ban these Chinese apps 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, it said.This does not come as a surprise since we have been seeing a lot of tensions between the two countries.
The tensions began to rise after 20 Indian soldiers were martyred at the Galwan border.As of now, we have reached out to TikTok, ShareIt and a few other brands for a quote on this situation.
