Govt on mobile telephones, apps security: The authorities is mulling a new framework to develop sufficient security standards for mobile cellphone customers, with sources saying the initiative follows issues over misuse of knowledge and spying by pre-installed apps.
The Ministry of Electronics and IT (Meity) in a tweet on Tuesday (March 14) mentioned security of mobile telephones is necessary and the federal government is in session with stakeholders to develop sufficient security standards.
“India is emerging as a trusted player in the global value chain of electronics. Security of mobile phones and applications is important. The government is in consultation with stakeholders to develop adequate security standards,” the Meity tweeted.
The initiative follows issues raised by a number of stakeholders round misuse of customers knowledge and spying by pre-installed apps, an official supply mentioned. Mobile cellphone gamers shared that they’re on the identical web page with the federal government’s intent to test knowledge abuse however the course of could lead to delay within the launch of new handsets and likewise impression income earned from pre-installed apps.
What Lava International president mentioned:
Lava International president Sunil Raina mentioned not one of the firm’s smartphones carry any bloatware or undesirable advertisements. “We provide a clean Android experience to our customers. We strongly believe that a device purchased by a customer is his/her property. Hence, the choice of apps should solely be with the customer,” Raina tweeted.
(With PTI inputs)
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