India Drops Mandatory Anti-Theft App After Privacy Concerns
Update: 2025-12-03
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The Indian government has cancelled an earlier directive that all smartphones must carry an official app designed to prevent theft and fraud. Critics had warned the app could infringe on privacy rights and strengthen government surveillance. Al Jazeera’s Willem Marx reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #India #Smartphones #PrivacyRights #SurveillanceConcerns #IndiaTech #DigitalRights #AppMandate #Cybersecurity #IndiaNews #AlJazeeraEnglish
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