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348 Mobile apps banned for Collecting, transmitting user data overseas

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The government has blocked 348 apps for allegedly collecting user information and transmitting it in an unauthorised manner to servers outside the country, Minister of State (MoS) for Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Rajeev Chandrasekhar informed the Parliament.

In response to a Lok Sabha question, Chandrasekhar stated, “The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has identified 348 mobile applications that were collecting users’ information and transmitting it in an unauthorised manner to servers located outside the country for profiling.” Profiling refers to information gathered by businesses that can be used to explicitly identify a user. User profiles, also known as a person’s “digital representation,” are widely criticised for invading a person’s privacy in order to provide tailored ad services.

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Sreejit Kumar
Hi, I'm Sreejit Kumar, a journalist with a Master's degree in Journalism. Through my education and professional experience, I have developed a keen eye for detail and a passion for uncovering the truth. As an author for this news website, I am committed to delivering accurate, timely, and engaging stories that inform and entertain our readers.

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348 Mobile apps banned for Collecting, transmitting user data overseas

The government has blocked 348 apps for allegedly collecting user information and transmitting it in an unauthorised manner to servers outside the country, Minister of State (MoS) for Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Rajeev Chandrasekhar informed the Parliament.

In response to a Lok Sabha question, Chandrasekhar stated, “The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has identified 348 mobile applications that were collecting users’ information and transmitting it in an unauthorised manner to servers located outside the country for profiling.” Profiling refers to information gathered by businesses that can be used to explicitly identify a user. User profiles, also known as a person’s “digital representation,” are widely criticised for invading a person’s privacy in order to provide tailored ad services.

Disclaimer

We strive to uphold the highest ethical standards in all of our reporting and coverage. We StartupNews.fyi want to be transparent with our readers about any potential conflicts of interest that may arise in our work. It’s possible that some of the investors we feature may have connections to other businesses, including competitors or companies we write about. However, we want to assure our readers that this will not have any impact on the integrity or impartiality of our reporting. We are committed to delivering accurate, unbiased news and information to our audience, and we will continue to uphold our ethics and principles in all of our work. Thank you for your trust and support.

Sreejit Kumar
Sreejit Kumar
Hi, I'm Sreejit Kumar, a journalist with a Master's degree in Journalism. Through my education and professional experience, I have developed a keen eye for detail and a passion for uncovering the truth. As an author for this news website, I am committed to delivering accurate, timely, and engaging stories that inform and entertain our readers.

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