{"id":71219,"date":"2020-11-28T18:22:01","date_gmt":"2020-11-28T12:52:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?p=71219"},"modified":"2021-05-08T18:13:43","modified_gmt":"2021-05-08T12:43:43","slug":"indias-digital-strike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/indias-digital-strike\/","title":{"rendered":"India\u2019s digital strike"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Context-<\/strong>\u00a0The government of India has blocked 43 new Chinese app\u00a0which are prejudicial to sovereignty and Integrity of India,\u00a0defence\u00a0of India, security of state and public\u00a0order.<\/p>\n

Why Indian\u00a0Government\u00a0ban these apps?<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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  1. Defence\u00a0and security concern<\/strong>\u2013 These apps are involved in activities against India\u2019s sovereignty, integrity, defense, security and law and order.<\/li>\n
  2. Data Privacy Issue \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)\u00a0banned apps on reports of stealing and transmitting user\u2019s data in an unauthorized manner to servers which have locations outside India.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    • Strong move by the government that sends out a strong message that Indian data cannot be compromised.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Benefits-\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. Opportunity for Indian<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0The recent ban\u00a0on Chinese app\u00a0is a good opportunity for Indian entrepreneurs to quickly rise to fill market gaps.-<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        • This opportunity has also opened up the job market under the segment which will eventually have an added boost to the Indian economy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          1. The ban may be useful for India to use its vast market for Internet services as leverage in its attempts to keep China in check at the border.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
            What are the concerns related to Chinese apps ban?<\/strong><\/h5>\n

            There are issues with the government gag against Chinese apps-<\/p>\n

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            1. This can trigger an unconventional battle between the two countries in the larger technology realm.<\/li>\n
            2. Create negative image<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0This creates a big uncertainty for the foreign investors, and often results in reduces outflow of foreign investment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
              What is the way\u00a0forward?<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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              • Need for A Data Protection Law:<\/strong>\u202fData privacy and security remains\u00a0to be major challenges emanating from the ongoing digital revolution. Thus, a data protection law is long overdue.<\/li>\n
              • \u202fIndia must stick to a rules-based approach in regulating the Internet.
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                Global governance<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n