India Government Banned apps

List of Banned apps in India

It's essential to understand that the Indian government has taken various measures to protect national security, user data privacy, and curb potential threats posed by certain apps originating from foreign countries. While there have been bans on apps from different countries, a significant number of bans have been primarily directed towards Chinese-origin apps. This is due to the ongoing geopolitical tensions between India and China.

Here i'll mentioned some of them.

1. TikTok

2. WeChat

3. UC Browser

4. PUBG Mobile

5. CamScanner

6. ShareIT

7. Likee

8. Bigo Live

9. Clash of Kings

10. Shein

11. Kwai

12. Baidu

13. Helo

14. Weibo

15. CamCard

16. VMate

17. Beauty Plus

18. Mobile Legends

19. WeMeet

20. Club Factory

Here's a brief overview of some of the major app bans in India and the reasons behind them up.

1.TikTok and other Chinese Apps (June 2020)

 The Indian government banned 59 Chinese apps, including TikTok, WeChat, UC Browser, and others, citing data privacy and national security concerns. The ban came amid heightened tensions between India and China after a border clash in the Galwan Valley.

2. PUBG Mobile (September 2020) 

The popular battle royale game PUBG Mobile, developed by the Chinese tech giant Tencent, was banned in India due to concerns about its impact on the mental health of young players and the potential threat to national security.

3. CamScanner and other Chinese Apps (September 2020)

 An additional 118 Chinese apps, including CamScanner, were banned in India due to data security issues.

4. AliExpress (June 2021)

The Indian government banned Alibaba's e-commerce platform AliExpress and other apps related to it, citing concerns over the circumvention of Indian laws and regulations.

5. Chinese Dating Apps (June 2021)

Several Chinese dating apps, such as Lalamove, Soul, and WeDate, were banned in India due to data privacy concerns.

6. ShareIT and other Chinese Apps (June 2021)

An additional 59 Chinese apps, including ShareIT and others, were banned in India due to data privacy and security issues.

It's important to note that the banning of these apps has often been met with mixed reactions from the public. Some people support the move, considering it a necessary step to safeguard national interests and protect user data. Others have expressed concerns about internet freedom and the impact on India's digital economy.

Additionally, India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and other relevant authorities have cited data privacy, security vulnerabilities, the potential for unauthorized data access, and the transfer of sensitive user information outside India as the primary reasons for these app bans.

The Indian government banned these apps for various reasons, primarily focusing on data privacy and national security concerns. Here's a brief explanation of why some of these apps were banned:

1.TikTok, WeChat, UC Browser, Helo, Likee, Kwai

These are Chinese-origin social media and video-sharing apps that were banned due to concerns over data privacy and the potential misuse of user data, as well as issues related to national security. The Indian government expressed worries that these apps could be sharing user data with Chinese authorities or entities.

2. PUBG Mobile

The immensely popular mobile game developed by Tencent Games was banned due to concerns about its impact on the mental health of young players and the potential addiction issues. Additionally, there were concerns about the game's connection to Chinese companies and the potential for data privacy risks.

3. CamScanner

 CamScanner, a Chinese app for scanning documents, was banned due to concerns over its security vulnerabilities and potential data breaches, as well as its connections to Chinese companies.

4. ShareIT 

ShareIT, another Chinese app, was banned due to concerns over data privacy and security issues. There were worries that the app could potentially be used for unauthorized data access and transfer.

5. Bigo Live

This live streaming app, owned by a Singaporean company, was banned due to concerns over its content moderation and data privacy practices.

6. Clash of Kings, Mobile Legends

These games were banned due to concerns over data privacy and security risks associated with their Chinese connections.

7. Shein, Club Factory

 These Chinese e-commerce apps were banned due to concerns about data privacy and the circumvention of Indian laws and regulations.

8. Baidu, Weibo

 Baidu, a Chinese search engine, and Weibo, a Chinese microblogging platform, were banned due to data privacy and national security concerns.

9. CamCard

CamCard, a Chinese business card scanning app, was banned over data privacy and security issues.

It's important to note that the bans on these apps were not uniform, and some apps faced specific allegations or security concerns unique to their operations. The Indian government's decision to ban these apps was aimed at safeguarding user data and ensuring national security in the digital space.