Dear MEL Topic
Readers,
India to ban
unofficial maps and satellite photos
Geospatial information.
It is of or relating to the relative position of things on the earth's surface.
They are used for maps in apps for smartphones and PCs. It is widely and openly
available for anyone in anyplace. Without it, things that are possible and
useful now such as location and navigation services and apps will no longer be available.
India, still an
authoritative and bureaucratic state in today’s standard, is considering to
make a law that requires anyone to own or use its geospatial images to ask for
permission. That would create a substantial hassle to companies like Google and
Apple that are using satellite images to create and show maps for their users.
What is the
rationale behind it? Does it do any good to a country?
Enjoy reading
and thinking if such a draft could become a law.
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