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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.
Understanding India's Sanchar Saathi: The Mandatory Cybersecurity App for All New Smartphones
Dec 02, 2025 12:52 pm CST
Sanchar Saathi, a comprehensive cybersecurity platform developed by India's Department of Telecommunications, is becoming mandatory on all new smartphones. This government initiative aims to protect over 1.2 billion mobile users from fraud, identity theft, and device theft, while offering features like suspicious activity reporting and IMEI blocking. Despite its security benefits, the mandate has created tension with manufacturers like Apple and raised privacy concerns among advocacy groups.