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Sanchar Saathi Cybersecurity App: Government Clarifies No Snooping Capability and Optional Installation
Dec 03, 2025 04:52 pm CST
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia clarifies in Parliament that the controversial Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app can be deleted by users and cannot access private data or be used for surveillance, addressing opposition concerns about digital privacy while explaining the app's intended security benefits.
Sanchar Saathi App: Communications Minister Confirms Users Can Delete Pre-installed Cybersecurity App Amid Privacy Concerns
Dec 02, 2025 04:52 pm CST
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia clarifies that the government-mandated Sanchar Saathi app, which will be pre-installed on all new mobile phones in India, can be deleted by users. This announcement comes amid significant opposition criticism regarding potential privacy violations, with the minister emphasizing that the app is voluntary and designed to protect citizens from the growing threat of cyberfraud.