TikTok among 59 apps banned by the Centre

Why it is in news?
  • 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.
More on news:
  • The Ministry of Electronics and IT invoked its power under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act with the relevant provisions of the Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking of Access of Information by Public) Rules, 2009.
  • These apps promoted activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order
Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 30th Jun 2020
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