Chapter 6, Problem 4IR

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Apps on smartphone to erase the data remotely:

• Android Lost:
  • It is a great app used for monitoring device remotely through Global Positioning System (GPS), install or uninstall apps and files remotely.
  • It utilizes devices text to speech.
  • It uses minimal battery power...

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Location tracking apps:

• iGotYa:
  • It protects device from robberies by taking photo of thief and location.
  • On failed lock attempts, it takes a picture.
  • It also blocks access to the data...

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Status of centralized database:

• Cellular Telecommunication Industry Association (CTIA), a wireless industry association launched a cartfax like database for helping consumers identify lost or stolen smartphones.
• CTIA found a new website that is www.stolenphonechecker.org  where they can find stolen or lost cell phones...

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Proposed legislation:

• The Department of Telecom (DoT) had proposed mobile tracking project “Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR)” which aims to eliminate smartphone theft.
• This was proposed in July 2017 to allocate 15 crore for setting up CEIR in the country...