Tuesday, June 30, 2020

India Bans Chinese-Owned Apps That Include Tiktok Due To Recent Border Clashes



The Hill: India bans dozens of Chinese apps including TikTok

India on Monday banned dozens of Chinese apps including TikTok, pointing to privacy and security concerns, a move that comes less than two weeks after a deadly skirmish along the border of the two nations.

The Ministry of Electronics & IT said that the 59 apps were “engaged in activities which is prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, and security of state and public order."

“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 Indian government agency also said.

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WNU Editor: I am willing to bet that this ban will be temporary.

More News On India Banning Chinese-Owned Apps

The Chinese app that Modi took to as a gesture of friendship is now banned in India -- Quartz
Ban on Chinese apps, including TikTok, surprises India content makers -- CNN
Beijing says it's 'strongly concerned' by India's decision to ban Chinese apps -- CNN
India’s Ban of 59 Chinese Apps Is the Latest Test for Beijing’s Faltering ‘Wolf Warrior’ Diplomacy' -- Time

1 comment:

Jac said...

I hope this ban will be for ever, and doing more!