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India Halts Sanchar Saathi App Amid Privacy Concerns

12/3/2025

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India has withdrawn its order to pre-install the state-run Sanchar Saathi cyber safety app.
The app has 14 million downloads and 600,000 new registrations in a day.
The move drew backlash from cybersecurity experts and privacy concerns from Apple and Samsung.
Jyotiraditya Scindia, India's Minister of Communications, dismissed surveillance fears.
Digital advocacy groups welcomed the decision and urged caution until the formal order is published.

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Story summary

India has withdrawn its order to pre-install the state-run Sanchar Saathi cyber safety app.
The app has 14 million downloads and 600,000 new registrations in a day.
The move drew backlash from cybersecurity experts and privacy concerns from Apple and Samsung.
Jyotiraditya Scindia, India's Minister of Communications, dismissed surveillance fears.
Digital advocacy groups welcomed the decision and urged caution until the formal order is published.