Backlash forces Modi government to scrap plan to preload cybersecurity app on smartphones | DW News

To India now, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi has withdrawn plans for pre-installing a state-run cyber-security app on smartphones - that's following a backlash over potential surveillance fears. India’s government had previously ordered smartphone makers - including Apple, who had been prepping a legal challenge - to pre-install an app which it claims would track and block stolen phones. The move sparked widespread criticism, with political rivals and privacy advocates highlighting the risk of state surveillance. The withdrawal marks a rare policy reversal for Modi's government. 00:00 India cancels mandate for state-run security app 00:43 DW Correspondent in Delhi, Adil Bhat reports For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1