Introduction
Internet shutdowns are policies that aim to disconnect the digital communication. Bluetooth mesh apps undermine shutdowns by allowing the phones to communicate with each other without using mobile data, wi fi, sim cards, servers etc
The technology can create backdoors for communication during disasters, blackouts and other disruptions. It can also create plausible deniability for the organisations sending the messages, targets or other evidence. The dilemma this presents to India is how to balance between their security needs and other freedoms that shutdowns interfere.
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