BitChat removal in India draws objections from digital-rights groups
SFLC.in’s October 5 statement and IFF’s October 3 statement challenged the reported removal of BitChat from India’s App Store under a government blocking demand.
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SFLC.in’s October 5 statement and IFF’s October 3 statement challenged the reported removal of BitChat from India’s App Store under a government blocking demand.
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SFLC.in’s October 5 statement and IFF’s October 3 statement challenged the reported removal of BitChat from India’s App Store under a government blocking demand.
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The application supports nearby messaging through Bluetooth mesh networks. The groups argued that restricting a communications tool requires transparent reasons and an opportunity to challenge the decision.
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Their description of the blocking as unconstitutional is an advocacy position, not a court ruling. The reviewed material did not include the full blocking order or establish that the restriction had been withdrawn.
