New Delhi: Swedish company Truecaller has said that it follows the principles of data protection and fully supports the rules regarding it in India as well as in other countries. The company operates an app that identifies the person making the mobile phone. Rishi Jhunjhunwala, Chief Product Officer and Managing Director, India, Truecaller, told the media that the company’s proactive action on data localization and data minimization is visible not only in words but also in actions.
Jhunjhunwala said, “I believe that we are the flag bearers of data privacy and data protection for our users.” He added that the company “voluntarily” moved swiftly on data localization and agreed to the terms and conditions and conditions for the user. Do not ‘hide’ behind huge pages of the privacy policy. Jhunjhunwala said, “We have developed better communication over the years and have cleared a lot of misconceptions about Truecaller. I think the perception has changed now than before.
On the government’s recent plans to withdraw the draft Data Protection Bill and replace it with a broader framework as a new regulation, he said the company supports data protection regulations in India and all other areas of its operations. He said, “India has withdrawn the data protection bill, and according to reports a new bill will be ready soon… We have localized 100 percent of the data of Indian users many years ago and we are providing the best privacy features to our users,” he said. and will comply with other provisions of the new bill to provide spam protection.” The company employs approximately 350 people globally, most of whom are Indians.
