Government Mulls Always-On Phone Location Tracking Proposal

This article discusses a reported proposal by the government to introduce always-on location tracking for smartphones in India. It outlines the objectives behind the proposal, including national security, emergency response, and law enforcement facilitation. The piece also highlights privacy and civil liberties concerns raised by digital rights activists and legal experts, focusing on issues of surveillance, proportionality, and potential misuse of personal data. It explains the possible legal framework under which such a system could be implemented, including existing IT and telecom regulations, and the need for safeguards, judicial oversight, and transparency to balance public interest with fundamental rights.