TikTok illegally collecting data received by China, claims Shahsi Tharoor
PTI, Jul 2, 2019, 9:29 AM IST
New Delhi: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Monday alleged that TikTok app is illegally collecting data which is being received by China and termed it as an issue of national security.
Speaking during the Zero Hour in Lok Sabha, Tharoor said he would like to draw the attention of the House to India’s vulnerability to data leakage and surveillance due to the absence of a robust comprehensive data protection framework.
“Recently, the federal regulators in the US slapped a fine of 5.7 million dollars on the social media app TikTok for illegally collecting data on children,” he said, adding that there are reports that the Chinese government receives data from TikTok through the wholly state-owned China Telecom.
Describing it as a “national security issue”, Tharoor said he would urge the government to introduce a comprehensive legal framework to protect fundamental right to privacy and and save democracy of the country.
BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi raised the issue of water scarcity in various cities across the country and said efforts should be made for rain water harvesting.
She also suggested that rather that planting sugarcane, farmers can opt for millets, as sugarcane requires a lot of water.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
‘Shaurya Smarak’ of three fallen Army officers unveiled in Jammu
BJP drops Poonam Mahajan, picks 26/11 prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam from Mumbai North Central seat
UP college students clear exam with ‘Jai Shri Ram’ on answer sheets, two professors suspended
Car catches fire in Gurugram, driver escapes by jumping into manhole
MP: Teen ends life over father’s violent behaviour towards her mother
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
With impact player, it is getting difficult each and every day: Pant
Congress in K’taka to stage protest on Apr 28 against ‘paltry’ drought relief given by Centre
McGurk, Stubbs rock as DC beat MI by 10 runs
‘Shaurya Smarak’ of three fallen Army officers unveiled in Jammu
BJP drops Poonam Mahajan, picks 26/11 prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam from Mumbai North Central seat