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Report: PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Trump on Apple's secret 'graylist'
✍️ Times of India
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 11:49 PM
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A recent report suggests that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, and Donald Trump are included in Apple's internal 'graylist' for sensitive messaging.
A new report has emerged suggesting that prominent global political figures, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, and former US President Donald Trump, are part of an internal Apple list known as the 'graylist.'
According to the report, this list is used by Apple to flag accounts that may be subject to enhanced scrutiny or specific security protocols regarding their communications. The inclusion of high-profile political leaders highlights the company's approach to managing sensitive data and potential security risks associated with powerful figures.
The 'graylist' reportedly serves as a mechanism to monitor and potentially restrict certain features or alert security teams when specific patterns of activity are detected from these accounts. While Apple has not officially commented on the specific names involved, the revelation has sparked discussions about digital privacy and corporate responsibility in handling political communications.
This development underscores the complex relationship between technology giants and political entities, raising questions about how such companies balance user privacy with national security concerns.
According to the report, this list is used by Apple to flag accounts that may be subject to enhanced scrutiny or specific security protocols regarding their communications. The inclusion of high-profile political leaders highlights the company's approach to managing sensitive data and potential security risks associated with powerful figures.
The 'graylist' reportedly serves as a mechanism to monitor and potentially restrict certain features or alert security teams when specific patterns of activity are detected from these accounts. While Apple has not officially commented on the specific names involved, the revelation has sparked discussions about digital privacy and corporate responsibility in handling political communications.
This development underscores the complex relationship between technology giants and political entities, raising questions about how such companies balance user privacy with national security concerns.