Apple’s stance on DND app issue unreasonable: TRAI chief
Trai Chairman R S Sharma on Thursday expressed his disappointment with the “unreasonable” stance of Apple not allowing the regulator’s pesky call reporting app on the iOS platform and asserted that the issue is about users having control over their own data and not one of privacy.
Sharma told PTI that in last few days, ever since the issue was flagged by the regulator, there have been “a couple of e-mails” from the company and some “activity”. The regulator — which has been exchanging e-mails with the global technology giant for over a year to find a solution to the impasse — is still open to discussions on the Do Not Disturb (DND) app issue which it feels is all about consumer interest and users’ right on their own data.
“I have said to our team, please discuss the issue with them (Apple) and find a solution to the problem. We are not here to oppose anyone,” Sharma said, adding that Trai has never shied away from a dialogue with any stakeholder. Stating that he was “disappointed” with the outcome so far, especially since the talks with Apple have been going on for nearly a year, the Trai chief said, “Our …read more