Tiktok Ban Again Issue ?

Govt Issues Notice To TikTok and Helo; Asks Them To Answer Queries Or Face Ban.

Government has issued notices to social media platforms Tiktok and Helo along with a set of 21 questions threatening to ban these apps if it does not receive a suitable response, official sources said.

The action by the Ministry of Electronics and IT (Meity) follows the complaint by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sang affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) to the Prime Minister, in which it alleged that the platforms are used for anti-national activities.

When contacted, Tiktok and Helo in a joint statement said they have invested USD 1 billion over the period of three years to develop the technology.

May has demanded TikTok and Helo on the allegation that these platforms have become an "anti-national activities", and has requested assurance that the data of Indian users is currently in transit and the future also According to the sources, "to any other foreign government or any third party or private entity".

Meity has also demanded a response on the initiative of getting fake news and steps being taken to be compliant under Indian laws.

The IT Ministry has asked explanation from Helo on the allegation that it has paid a huge sum to other media platforms for social media sites on 11,000 morphed political advertisements.

The ministry has also raised the concern about the violation of child privacy and entry age of 13 years being set by these platforms to enroll users while the person below the age of 18 years is considered the child in India.

TikTok and Helo in the joint statement said that they are grateful for the immense support given by India's growing digital community.

"Our continuous success in India will not possible without our support We take our responsibilities to this community seriously and welcome the opportunity to fully collaborate with the government to meet and exceed our obligations, "the statement said.

India is one of the strongest markets for TikTok and Helo.

"In line with our commitment to India, we are investing USD 1 billion dollars in India over the next three years, with a strategic focus on developing technology infrastructure, local partnerships and support initiatives such as Skill India Program be assisting with already, "the statement said.