India is considering a proposal forcing Apple and other smartphone manufacturers to keep their GPS location services always on in all devices sold within the country.

If enforced, the regulation would eliminate any possibility of disabling GPS. Many people are questioning its impact on their privacy.

Why India Wants GPS Always On

COAI says that cell tower triangulation, as normally done, cannot provide accurate location coordinates for investigation purposes. What the authorities want is meter-level accuracy provided by satellite-assisted GPS for pinpoint location detection and thereby enhance law enforcement and response to emergencies.

As of now, GPS on smartphones gets triggered only when applications request locations or an emergency call is made, per Reuters.

COAI also suggest

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