India is reviewing a proposal for always-on satellite location tracking on all phones. Amnesty International warns this could endanger human rights defenders. Telecom companies suggest smartphone manufacturers enable permanent tracking. Big firms like Apple, Google, and Samsung oppose this due to privacy fears. This follows a revoked order to preload a state-run cyber safety app.
India's review of location-tracking plan 'deeply concerning': Amnesty
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