Indian govt bans employees from using VPN, Google Drive, and Dropbox
2 years, 6 months ago

Indian govt bans employees from using VPN, Google Drive, and Dropbox

India Today  

The government of India has banned its employees from using third-party and non-government cloud platforms such as Google Drive and Dropbox. The move comes into effect just a few weeks after the government announced the new VPN policy that requires VPN service providers and data centre companies to store user data for up to five years. In addition to VPNs and cloud services, the Indian government has also directed employees from using "unauthorised remote administration tools" like TeamViewer, AnyDesk, and Ammyy Admin, and others, Gadgets360 reported. Government employees are also asked not to use any "external email services for official communication" and conduct "sensitive internal meetings and discussions" using "unauthorised third-party video conferencing or collaboration tools." Additionally, the Indian government has directed its employees to not use "any external mobile app-based scanner services" for "scanning internal government documents.

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India passes data protection legislation in Parliament. Critics fear privacy violation
1 year, 4 months ago

India passes data protection legislation in Parliament. Critics fear privacy violation

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Indian lawmakers Wednesday approved a data protection legislation that “seeks to better regulate big tech firms and penalize companies for data breaches” as several groups expressed concern over citizens’ privacy rights. The legislation will limit cross-border transfer of data and provide a framework for setting up a data protection authority to ensure compliance from tech companies, Information …

‘Creative Imagination’: Govt Denies Report on New Security Testing for Smartphones
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Creative Imagination’: Govt Denies Report on New Security Testing for Smartphones

News 18  

The Central government has denied a news report by Reuters stating that it is likely to force smartphones makers to permit the removal of pre-installed applications and mandate screening of major operating system updates under proposed new security rules, calling it “unfettered creative imagination”. “Story is based on lack of understanding perhaps n unfettered creative imagination that is based an …

'Tiki, Helo, ShareKaro': Experts Concern About Banned Chinese Apps Returning to India in New Forms
1 year, 10 months ago

'Tiki, Helo, ShareKaro': Experts Concern About Banned Chinese Apps Returning to India in New Forms

News 18  

In 2020, following the Galwan Valley clash, the government had banned 59 Chinese apps, including popular ones like TikTok, WeChat, and ShareIt, to protect the privacy of its citizens. In response, Tiki denied any association with China or any Chinese apps or companies and said their servers and user data are strictly based in India. ShareKaro, Helo, and Resso are …

Indian government planning to rival Android and iOS, working on more secure OS for phones
1 year, 11 months ago

Indian government planning to rival Android and iOS, working on more secure OS for phones

India Today  

The Indian government is reportedly working on a project to create an Indigenous mobile operating system and offer users a more secure experience. A top government official has confirmed to Business Standard that a new Indian OS would also give more choices and offer healthy competition to Google and Apple, apart from offering a safer experience. Our objective is to …

Secure Files On Android, In-App Video Search And More: What Google Announced For India
2 years ago

Secure Files On Android, In-App Video Search And More: What Google Announced For India

News 18  

Google India continues to build real-life use cases with the help of its advanced Artificial Intelligence network which has become the backbone of its operations. Google for India event on Monday was once again the platform where the company showed its skills and applications that come in handy for regular smartphone users. Search In-Video On YouTube YouTube tends to be …

Why is India restricting access to VPNs, Google Drive for govt employees
2 years, 6 months ago

Why is India restricting access to VPNs, Google Drive for govt employees

India Today  

The central government recently issued an advisory that notes government employees must avoid third-party VPN services like NordVPN and ExpressVPN as well as cloud storage services like Google Drive and Dropbox. Apart from restricting access to cloud storage and CC services, the government order notes that employees should also avoid third-party toolbars on the internet browser. On the other hand, …

Warning For Govt Employees: Don't Use Google Drive, Dropbox, VPN Apps
2 years, 6 months ago

Warning For Govt Employees: Don't Use Google Drive, Dropbox, VPN Apps

News 18  

The Indian government is warning its employees to not use services like Google Drive, Dropbox and third-party virtual private networks in order to secure the systems from possible cyber threats. It seems the Centre wants its employees to follow basic cyber hygiene, which also includes measures like not sharing passwords with an unauthorised person, or using external storage devices on …

The app ban is a good first step
2 years, 10 months ago

The app ban is a good first step

Hindustan Times  

India expanded a ban on mobile software by Chinese-origin developers and investors, adding 54 apps that government officials privately listed out to reporters this week. These apps, government officials said on Monday, “were allegedly engaged in activities prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of the country also posing serious threat to security of the state and defense of India”. Last …

Govt bans 54 Chinese apps over security threat concerns
2 years, 10 months ago

Govt bans 54 Chinese apps over security threat concerns

Hindustan Times  

The Government of India is set to issue a ban on 54 Chinese applications that pose a threat to India’s security. According to a report shared by MHA, these apps are either a cloned version or have similar functionality, privacy issues and security threats as alleged in previously blocked 267 apps by the Centre in 2020, the ministry said said. …

Block VPNs in India to Crack Down on Criminals, Parliamentary Committee Urges Govt
3 years, 3 months ago

Block VPNs in India to Crack Down on Criminals, Parliamentary Committee Urges Govt

News 18  

A parliamentary standing committee on Home Affairs has urged the central government of India to block VPNs in India, alleging that such services “allow criminals to remain anonymous online.” As reported by MediaNama, the committee has highlighted that the Ministry of Home Affairs must coordinate with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to “identify and permanently block such VPNs …

The Pegasus saga and the legality of surveillance in India | In Focus podcast
3 years, 5 months ago

The Pegasus saga and the legality of surveillance in India | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

An international group of news publications are reporting that a spyware known as Pegasus has been used to spy on politicians, journalists, and activists in at least 10 countries. Reports from the group, which includes The Wire in India, The Guardian in the U.K., and Washington Post in the U.S. among others, suggest that in India, at least 40 journalists, …

India Govt Ban on More Chinese Apps Can Hurt China’s Digital Silk Route Ambitions
4 years, 1 month ago

India Govt Ban on More Chinese Apps Can Hurt China’s Digital Silk Route Ambitions

News 18  

The Indian government has announced a fourth ban on Chinese apps, bringing the total number of apps banned in India to 267. With 43 new apps banned today, the government has followed up on the June 29 ban that suspended popular social media app TikTok from India. Earlier today, a notice issued by the government of India on the matter …

Govt Bans Another Set Of 43 Chinese Apps Prejudicial To India's Sovereignty, Integrity | Check Full List Here
4 years, 1 month ago

Govt Bans Another Set Of 43 Chinese Apps Prejudicial To India's Sovereignty, Integrity | Check Full List Here

ABP News  

M Modi Asks States To Start Working For Cold Storage Facilities; Warns Against Complacency Before Vaccine Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, GoI issued an order today under section 69A of the Information Technology Act blocking access to 43 mobile apps in India. More details - https://t.co/l9pwJKk3un@PIB_India @MeityPib @rsprasad @SanjayDhotreMP — Ministry of Electronics & IT November 24, 2020 AliSuppliers …

Govt Banned 118 Apps over Security, Surveillance, Data Concerns: Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad
4 years, 3 months ago

Govt Banned 118 Apps over Security, Surveillance, Data Concerns: Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad

News 18  

The 118 mobile apps banned by the government on Wednesday had issues around security, surveillance and data privacy of Indian users, IT and Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said. “Today we have also banned 118 more apps which were a problem for your security, surveillance…data,” Prasad said while addressing a virtual conference of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum. The government …

India bans PUBG along with 117 other Chinese apps as border tensions escalate
4 years, 3 months ago

India bans PUBG along with 117 other Chinese apps as border tensions escalate

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: The Indian government on Wednesday banned another 118 mobile apps, including PUBG, Ludo, Baidu, among others, saying the move was in the interest of sovereignty and integrity, and security of the nation. in view of the emergent nature of threats has decided to block 118 mobile apps since in view of information available they are engaged in activities …

India Army bans 89 apps. Full list of apps Army wants its personnel to remove by July 15
4 years, 5 months ago

India Army bans 89 apps. Full list of apps Army wants its personnel to remove by July 15

India TV News  

Full list of apps banned by India Army: Amid a multi-pronged cyberwar, the Indian Army has decided to ban 89 apps for personnel as it took into account various security considerations. The list of banned apps includes at least 14 messaging platforms, 4 video hosting sites, 3 content-sharing sites, 5 gaming apps including PUBG, and about 15 dating apps. Among …

TikTok and 58 other apps leave Apple and Google app stores after India ban
4 years, 5 months ago

TikTok and 58 other apps leave Apple and Google app stores after India ban

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Apple and Google have removed TikTok and 58 other mostly Chinese apps from …

TikTok India releases statement, claims does not share data with Chinese govt
4 years, 5 months ago

TikTok India releases statement, claims does not share data with Chinese govt

Op India  

The Chinese video sharing app TikTok’s India office today released a statement where it said that after the banning of 59 Chinese apps on security concerns by the Government of India, TikTok is invited to meet the concerned authorities and submit clarifications. In a statement, Nikhil Gandhi, head of TikTok in India claimed that TikTok continues to comply with data …

TikTok, Helo of Bytedance removed from Google, Apple stores in India
4 years, 5 months ago

TikTok, Helo of Bytedance removed from Google, Apple stores in India

Live Mint  

Bytedance's TikTok and Helo have been taken down from Apple App store and also Google Play store in India. India on Monday banned 59 apps with Chinese links, including hugely popular TikTok and UC Browser, saying they were prejudicial to sovereignty, integrity and security of the country. The Ministry of Information Technology said in a release that it has decided …

Govt bans 59 Chinese apps on security concerns, including apps from TikTok, Xiaomi
4 years, 5 months ago

Govt bans 59 Chinese apps on security concerns, including apps from TikTok, Xiaomi

Live Mint  

The apps are “prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India, the defence of India, the security of state and public order", the ministry of information technology said in a statement, which came two weeks after 20 Indian Army personnel were killed in a violent clash on the India-China border in Ladakh. It said the ministry had received several complaints …

Government bans 59 apps including China-based TikTok, WeChat
4 years, 5 months ago

Government bans 59 apps including China-based TikTok, WeChat

The Hindu  

The Government of India on Monday banned 59 applications, most of them popular Chinese applications such as TikTok, Shareit, Mi Video Call, Club Factory and Cam Scanner, citing threat to national security and sovereignty. “The government just needs to send clear instructions to operators, Internet service providers and the application stores i.e Google’s Play store and Apple’s App Store,” he …

India Bans TikTok, Shareit, UC Browser and 56 Other Chinese Apps over National Security Concerns
4 years, 5 months ago

India Bans TikTok, Shareit, UC Browser and 56 Other Chinese Apps over National Security Concerns

News 18  

India on Monday banned 59 apps with Chinese links, including hugely popular TikTok and UC Browser, saying they were prejudicial to sovereignty, integrity and security of the country. The Information Technology Ministry in a statement said it has received many complaints from various sources, including several reports about misuse of some mobile apps available on Android and iOS platforms for …

Why is India banning and blocking TikTok, Shareit and other apps: Here are reasons govt gave
4 years, 5 months ago

Why is India banning and blocking TikTok, Shareit and other apps: Here are reasons govt gave

India Today  

Amid escalating tensions between India and China, the country's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has gone ahead and banned a total of 59 Chinese applications. In the release, it said: "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 Rules 2009 and in …

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