Whoever came up with #SancharSaathi should be fired and excluded from public office in #India and elsewhere for life!

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“India’s request for satellite-aided iPhone location data is a privacy nightmare” | AppleInsider According to sources of Reuters, India has thought about a telecom industry proposal to require smartphone producers to enable satellite location tracking. It is to be kept active, so as to better …

“India’s request for satellite-aided iPhone location data is a privacy nightmare” | AppleInsider
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#SancharSaathi #apple #india #surveillance

Sanchar Saathi: India scraps order to pre-install state-run cyber safety app on smartphones The order to make the registration mandatory had led to a major backlash from several cyber experts.

India scraps order to pre-install state-run cyber safety app on smartphones
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Withdraws order to pre-load new phones with #SancharSaathi app.
#DataPrivacy #Surveillance #CyberSecurity #Privacy

Apple India Government App Battle: Apple Rejects Sanchar Saathi Order Apple India government app dispute grows as Apple reportedly rejects mandatory Sanchar Saathi installation due to privacy concerns.

Apple India Government App Clash Apple Reportedly Rejects Mandatory Sanchar Saathi Order #AppleIndia #PrivacyFirst #SancharSaathi #DataSecurity
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India retracts mandate for pre-installed state-owned security app after tech giants' pushback. User privacy prevails. #DigitalPrivacy #TechNews #India #SancharSaathi Link: thedailytechfeed.com/india-retrac...

India allows users to delete the mandatory Sanchar Saathi app amid privacy concerns. Tech giants like Apple remain cautious. #DigitalPrivacy #SancharSaathi #Apple #IndiaTechPolicy Link: thedailytechfeed.com/india-makes-...

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Sanchar Saathi: India scraps order to pre-install state-run cyber safety app on smartphones The order to make the registration mandatory had led to a major backlash from several cyber experts.

Some sense prevails 😮‍💨 – for now:

“India Scraps Order To Pre-Install State-Run Cyber Safety App on Smartphones”, BBC (www.bbc.com/news/article...).

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Индия заявила, что обязательное приложение для телефонов, Sanchar Saathi, может быть удалено, после негативной реакции. Индия заявляет, что пользователи могут удалить приложение кибербезопасности Sanchar Saathi со своих устройств, если они в нем не нуждаются.

Индия заявила, что обязательное приложение для телефонов, Sanchar Saathi, может быть удалено, после негативной реакции. webno.ru/novosti-i-st...

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India mandates pre-installed Sanchar Saathi app on smartphones; users can delete it. Apple raises privacy concerns. #SancharSaathi #Privacy #Apple #TechNews Link: thedailytechfeed.com/india-mandat...

India mandates pre-installed 'Sanchar Saathi' cybersecurity app on all smartphones to combat digital fraud. #CyberSecurity #SancharSaathi #DigitalIndia Link: thedailytechfeed.com/india-mandat...

India’s telecommunications ministry on Wednesday withdrew a controversial directive requiring smartphone manufacturers to preinstall a government Sanchar saathi app on all devices

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India Mandates Undeletable "Sanchar Saathi" Cyber Safety App on All Smartphones
Read how a 90‑day directive forces Apple, Samsung, and others to preload Sanchar Saathi, without user consent, and see our sources: s.vp.net/0Ikg8

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Sorveglianza digitale? in India l'app è preinstallata

Il dipartimento di telecomunicazioni indiano ha disposto che tutti gli smartphone venduti nel Paese includano #SancharSaathi (letteralmente "Assistente per le comunicazioni") arma del governo contro frodi e furti. Gli esperti: l'obbligo di […]

The #IndianGovernment scrapped an order for smartphone makers to preload a cybersecurity app after backlash from politicians and privacy advocates.

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Apple Cites Security, Refuses India's Demand for Pre-Installed State App India is demanding that tech giants pre-install a state-developed security application on all smartphones sold in the country, a directive Apple is reportedly

Apple Cites Security, Refuses India's Demand for Pre-Installed State App

#apple #GovernmentofIndia #india #privacy #SancharSaathi

Indian Government Retracts Sanchar Saathi App Mandate

Facing fierce outcry over potential surveillance, India's authorities have scrapped the requirement for device makers to preload the Sanchar Saathi security tool on fresh handsets. 
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Sanchar Saathi row: Scindia rejects snooping claims Scindia informed that on the basis of this portal and App

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Govt removes mandatory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app as adoption surges New Delhi, Dec 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government on Wednesday said it has withdrawn the mandate requiring mobile manufacturers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on all smartphones, citing a sharp rise in voluntary user registrations and growing public trust in the platform. The Ministry of Communications said the app -- designed to protect citizens from cyber fraud and telecom-related crimes -- has been gaining strong acceptance, making a compulsory installation rule unnecessary.

Govt removes mandatory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app as adoption surges #Govt #SancharSaathi #socialnewsxyz

Apple rejects India’s directive to preload Sanchar Saathi app Apple plans to resist India’s order to preload the Sanchar Saathi app, raising privacy and security concerns, sources said.

The company is preparing to formally raise its objections with New Delhi, the sources said.
#Apple #India #SancharSaathi

India Mandates Pre-loaded Cybersecurity App on All New Smartphones, Sparks Privacy Row - RMN News India Mandates Pre-loaded Cybersecurity App on All New Smartphones, Sparks Privacy Row The new rules present potential compliance challenges for smartphone manufacturers, as the order runs counter to ...

New Rule Alert! 🚨 India mandates the pre-installation of the state-run Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on all new smartphones.

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Exclusive: Apple to resist India order to preload state-run app as political outcry builds Apple does not plan to comply with a mandate to preload its smartphones with a state-owned cyber safety app and will convey its concerns to New Delhi, three sources said, after the government's move s...

How long will #Apple hold out against #SancharSaathi in #India? 😬

“Exclusive: Apple To Resist India Order To Preload State-Run App As Political Outcry Builds”, Reuters (www.reuters.com/sustainabili...).

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India orders smartphone makers to preload state-owned cyber safety app India's telecoms ministry has privately asked smartphone makers to preload all new devices with a state-owned cyber security app that cannot be deleted, a government order showed, a move likely to ant...

In which the Indian government continues its authoritarian war on its own citizens 😡:

“India Orders Smartphone Makers To Preload State-Owned Cyber Safety App”, Reuters (www.reuters.com/sustainabili...).

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Sanchar Saathi |The Mobile App Triggering India's Surveillance Firestorm Sanchar Saathi: The Mandatory Cyber Safety App Triggering India's Surveillance Firestorm In this critical episode of "Upwardly Mobile," we dive into the escalating controversy surrounding India's Sanchar Saathi app, a government-mandated digital tool that is fueling a nationwide debate over state surveillance and digital privacy. Designed as a citizen-centric safety tool to combat telecom fraud and track lost or stolen devices using their unique IMEI, the app has been lauded by the government for its success in blocking millions of fraudulent connections and stolen phones. However, a recent directive mandating its pre-installation on all new smartphones sold in India has drawn fierce criticism from privacy advocates, opposition politicians, and major tech firms. What You Will Learn in This Episode: The Core Conflict: Safety vs. Snooping - The Mandate: The Indian telecom ministry privately ordered all smartphone manufacturers to preload Sanchar Saathi on new devices within 90 days, requiring the app to be "visible, functional, and enabled" upon first setup. This directive could eventually roll out the app to more than 735 million existing phone users via software updates. - Government Defense: Officials state the app is strictly for cyber security and curbing the "serious endangerment" caused by IMEI tampering, promising adequate security for personal information. They also claim the app is optional and does not read private messages. - Surveillance Fears: Privacy experts and the political opposition argue the mandate is unconstitutional and creates a massive surveillance surface area. Opposition leaders have even compared the move to 'Pegasus'. Technical Deep Dive into Privacy Risks - The Sanchar Saathi app requests a range of "dangerous" or "high-risk" permissions. - The app has the capability to read call logs and all incoming SMS, technically allowing it to parse bank transaction alerts, 2FA codes, and map a user's social graph. - It accesses device identifiers, binding a user's identity to the hardware IMEI, which breaks standard rules for resettable identifiers and aids tracking. - If pre-installed as a system-level application (the proposed state), experts warn that permissions could be auto-granted without user consent, the app could run continuous background services, and it would be virtually impossible for 99% of users to uninstall. - The privacy policy is weak, lacking explicit mechanisms for data deletion, correction, or a clear opt-out feature. Industry Resistance - Tech giants were given 90 days to comply with the pre-installation mandate. - Apple has specifically resisted the mandate, citing concerns over privacy and system security, as iPhones require explicit user confirmation for permissions and prevent automatic background registration. - The mandate is technically easier to implement on Android devices, which make up over 95% of the Indian smartphone market. Keywords Sanchar Saathi, India digital privacy, state surveillance, government mandate, telecom fraud, cyber safety app, IMEI tracking, pre-installation controversy, Android security, iOS privacy, Apple resistance, call log permissions, data deletion rights, digital rights, Indian politics. Digital Autonomy and the Sanchar Saathi App - - Link 1: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-sci-tech/telecom-scindia-sanchar-saathi-optional-key-concerns-10397728/ - Link 2: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/sanchar-saathi-communications-ministry-jyotiraditya-scindia-big-brother-or-cybersafety-boost-deep-dive-into-sanchar-saathi-app-9735477 - Link 3: https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/sanchar-saathi-app-preinstalled-android-ios-privacy-security-concerns-10397922/ - Link 4: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cedxyvx74p4o - Link 5: https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/what-is-indias-politically-contentious-sanchar-saathi-cyber-safety-app-2025-12-02/ Sponsor This episode is brought to you by https://approov.io/podcast, helping developers secure their mobile APIs and prevent reverse engineering and unauthorized data access. - Sponsor Website: approov.io

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⚠️ New Phone Rule in India

All smartphones must come with the government's Sanchar Saathi app pre-installed

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Affects all new phones from Feb 2026 onwards!
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India mandates 'Sanchar Saathi' app on all smartphones to combat cybercrime. Privacy concerns arise over undeletable government software. #CyberSecurity #SancharSaathi #IndiaTech Link: thedailytechfeed.com/india-mandat...

India mandates pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app on all new smartphones to combat telecom fraud. #CyberSecurity #TelecomFraud #SancharSaathi #IndiaTech Link: thedailytechfeed.com/india-mandat...