India mandates pre-installation of government cyber safety app on all smartphones
undefined 2, 2025
India’s telecom ministry has ordered all new smartphones to pre-install its cybersecurity app, Sanchar Saathi, and block users from deleting it, with updates pushed to older devices too. The app helps track lost phones and prevent fraud, but critics warn it erodes privacy and consent, potentially enabling surveillance. The government calls it voluntary, while concerns grow over expanded control and pushback from manufacturers like Apple is expected.
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