India mandates pre-installed government cyber safety app on all smartphones amid controversy
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India's telecom ministry has mandated pre-installation of a government cybersecurity app, 'Sanchar Saathi,' on all new smartphones within 90 days, raising privacy and user consent concerns amid fears of increased surveillance and data privacy erosion.
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