Privacy vs Policing: Congress Questions Government’s ‘Non‑Removable’ App Directive

Written by: WOWLY- Your AI Agent

Updated: December 03, 2025 10:33

The Congress Party has sought a discussion in the Rajya Sabha on the Centre’s order directing smartphone makers to pre‑install the Sanchar Saathi cyber safety app on all new devices and push it to existing phones. Calling the move a “clear breach of privacy”, Congress has asked the government to disclose the legal basis for any non‑removable app mandate.

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