Exclusive: India drops proposal to mandate national ID app Aadhaar on smartphones after pushback – Reuters
India Drops Aadhaar App Mandate Proposal Amid Pushback India has withdrawn a contentious proposal that would have mandated the pre-installation or compulsory download of the national digital identity application, Aadhaar, on all new smartphones. The decision follows significant pushback from major technology companies, industry groups, and privacy advocates regarding technical feasibility, security implications, and user … Read more