India's Telecom Rules Face Privacy and Cost Concerns

India is planning a new system called MNV to check phone numbers and stop online fraud.

It's like a phone number ID check to keep your accounts safe.

However, some people worry because this system could collect a lot of information about you.

They are concerned about how the government and phone companies might use this data and whether it will be kept private.

Additionally, it may be difficult for people to correct mistakes, and the system could be costly for businesses, potentially impacting users or innovation.

To make sure everything is fair, clear rules are needed about how the data will be used, how long it will be kept, and how people can appeal decisions.