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1 day agoSanchar Saathi mandate sparks privacy questions and regulatory debate

The compulsory pre-installation order has raised concerns over user choice, data access transparency and whether the app should remain removable. While the DoT states that Sanchar Saathi collects no personal data unless a user initiates an action, digital rights groups have requested clearer audits, disclosure of data flows and defined retention rules.
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1 day agoSanchar Saathi mandate sparks privacy questions and regulatory debate

The compulsory pre-installation order has raised concerns over user choice, data access transparency and whether the app should remain removable. While the DoT states that Sanchar Saathi collects no personal data unless a user initiates an action, digital rights groups have requested clearer audits, disclosure of data flows and defined retention rules.
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- Sanchar Saathi
- privacy
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Mandatory installation has triggered privacy concerns despite DoT assurances, with experts calling for clearer audits and stronger transparency in Sanchar Saathi’s future upgrades.
The compulsory pre-installation order has raised concerns over user choice, data access transparency and whether the app should remain removable. While the DoT states that Sanchar Saathi collects no personal data unless a user initiates an action, digital rights groups have requested clearer audits, disclosure of data flows and defined retention rules.

The compulsory pre-installation order has raised concerns over user choice, data access transparency and whether the app should remain removable. While the DoT states that Sanchar Saathi collects no personal data unless a user initiates an action, digital rights groups have requested clearer audits, disclosure of data flows and defined retention rules.
Tags:
- Sanchar Saathi
- privacy
- Sanchar Saathi
- privacy
- policy
- regulation
Dec 1, 2025 • 17:46