India Drops Mandatory App, Privacy Wins
Update: 2025-12-03
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India Drops Mandatory Pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi App Amid Privacy ConcernsIndia has reversed its decision to make the Sanchar Saathi app mandatory for pre-installation on all smartphones, following significant privacy concerns and criticism. The app, designed for anti-theft and cybersecurity, will now remain optional for users to download. The government had earlier instructed manufacturers to bake the app into all devices, but this directive has been withdrawn. The Internet Freedom Foundation urges caution, emphasizing the need for revised legal directions to ensure the change is fully implemented.
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