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December 4, 2025
Last Seen
December 4, 2025
Sanchar Saathi is a government-backed technology platform used to coordinate digital security initiatives in India.
Overview
Sanchar Saathi is a government-backed technology platform used to coordinate digital security initiatives in India. It was associated with a plan to preinstall a cybersecurity app on smartphones, a policy now rolled back, illustrating governance challenges around device-level security mandates and their impact on privacy and ecosystem stakeholders.
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India Revokes Preinstallation Order for Cybersecurity App on Smartphones
The Indian Ministry of Communications has revoked its order requiring smartphone manufacturers to preinstall the 'Sanchar Saathi' cybersecurity app on devices. This decision follows significant public backlash against…
2 articles · Updated December 4, 2025
Recent Intelligence Reports
- India Rolls Back Order to Preinstall Cybersecurity App on Smartphones — Feeds.Feedburner · December 4, 2025