Analyzing the privacy policy of Bijoy Keyboard found on the Play Store, Mohd Irshadul Karim, senior lecturer at the Department of Law, University of Malaya, told Prothom Allo that when it comes to using any cellphone app, the privacy policy , which describes the rights of the user and the rights of the service provider. Accountability becomes extremely important.
Bejoy’s privacy policy is missing several basic topics. The keyboard’s security system is not hermetically sealed, as stated in its own privacy policy. Basically the policy is taken from a free website, that is also mentioned.
He said, “As a customer or user, why would I want to have such an app, why would I be forced to. Who will take the responsibility of protecting my data?”
Technologists say that Google’s own keyboard called G-Board is pre-installed in the Android version of the cellphone. Various languages including Bangla can be written using it.
It works fine even without having to download any other app separately. However, many people use separate keyboards for reasons of comfort. Any keyboard can be removed. If desired, a keyboard can be removed.
Mustafa Jabbar has said that BTRC is providing Bejoy keyboard for free. However, the people concerned are saying that other keyboards are also free. Also, promoting the issue is linked to making a keyboard mandatory on all cellphones.
