Senior police officers are urging the UK government to introduce legislation that would require phone companies to remotely wipe data and render stolen handsets unusable. The Metropolitan Police claim that the current system allows thieves to sell on stolen devices with ease, making it a lucrative business for organised crime gangs.
Police call for phone companies to render stolen handsets useless
UKPulse News DeskMetropolitan Police are pushing for phone companies to be forced to make stolen handsets unusable, in a bid to reduce mobile phone theft. The move aims to make it more difficult for thieves to sell on stolen devices.
- Metropolitan Police pushing for phone companies to render stolen handsets unusable
- Move aims to reduce mobile phone theft and make stolen devices less valuable to thieves
- Police claim current system allows thieves to sell on stolen devices with ease
Why this matters: Mobile phone theft is a significant problem in the UK, with thousands of devices stolen every year. This move could have a major impact on the number of stolen handsets and the profits made by thieves.
What this means for you: What this means for you: If your phone is stolen, the new system could make it more difficult for thieves to sell on your device, reducing the incentive for them to steal it in the first place.