54 CHINESE APPS ARE BANNED IN INDIA

(The Quiver) : The Union Ministry of information and Technology is reportedly going to ban apps belonging to large Chinese tech firms .The government of India is banning those 54 Chinese applications a they pose a great threat to India’s security .

Among the apps being banned are Beauty Camera: Sweet Selfie HD, Beauty Camera – Selfie Camera, Equalizer & Bass Booster, CamCard for SalesForce Ent, Isoland 2: Ashes of Time Lite, Viva Video Editor, Tencent Xriver, Onmyoji Chess, Onmyoji Arena, AppLock and Dual Space Lite.

The ministry said the 54 apps allegedly obtain various critical permissions and collects sensitive user data.  “These collected real-time data are being misused and transmitted to servers located in hostile country. This will enable them to compile huge personal data to mine, collate, analyse and profile by the elements who are hostile to the sovereignty and integrity of India and for activities detrimental to national security,” the IT ministry said in a statement.

“In addition, there are other serious concerns as some of these apps can carry out espionage and surveillance activities via camera/mic, accessing fine location (GPS) and do malicious network activity similar to previously blocked apps. These apps were allegedly engaged in activities prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of the country also posing serious threat to security of the state and defence of India,” it added.