DigiYatra Foundation switches app developer after security reports – India’s Top Travel News Source: TravelBiz Monitor

The DigiYatra app, hailed as a revolutionary tool for airport check-ins in India, is facing scrutiny yet again, leaving frequent fliers like Haseeb Jafferi concerned about their data privacy. With recent reports of the app’s colour change and alleged compromise, users like Jafferi worry about potential data misuse and spam advertisements, prompting many to delete the app altogether.

This isn’t the first time the DigiYatra app has encountered issues. Privacy advocates have previously raised concerns about its data storage policies and the extent of oversight by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Despite attempts to rectify the situation, questions persist regarding the app’s security and user privacy.

While DigiYatra Foundation issued a clarification urging users to switch to a new version of the app, it failed to disclose the removal of app-maker DigiEvolve from the ecosystem. The revelation sparked further doubts about the app’s integrity, especially regarding past data…