Exclusive: India drops proposal to mandate national ID app Aadhaar on smartphones after pushback - Reuters
Exclusive: India drops proposal to mandate national ID app Aadhaar on smartphones after pushback Reuters
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India's government has decided not to proceed with a proposal to require smartphone manufacturers to pre-install the Aadhaar app, following opposition from major tech companies.
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) clarified that there is no plan to make the Aadhaar app mandatory, amid industry concerns over pre-installation proposals.
The Indian government's proposal to pre-install the Aadhaar app on smartphones has faced opposition from major tech firms, citing privacy and security concerns.
After facing backlash from smartphone manufacturers, the Indian government has dropped its plan to pre-install the Aadhaar app on new smartphones.
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