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• Instructions for pre-installing Sanchar Saathi app
• Opponents leveled serious allegations against the app
• Is Sanchar Saathi App True?

Central government to smartphone companies all upcoming smartphoneInstructions for pre-installing Sanchar Saathi app have been issued in For this, the companies have been given 90 days. Apart from this, the government has also advised mobile companies to install Sanchar Saathi app in older smartphones through software update. But now the government’s order has been criticized by the opposition. Opponents have said that the app, which the government has asked to install, is spying. The criticism by the opponents has now created an atmosphere of concern among many smartphone users.

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Controversy has grown ever since the Sanchar Saathi app was asked to be pre-installed in the phone. Opponents have said that the government is going to spy on users through this app. But the government says that it is not a spying app, but a cyber security tool. Regarding this app, Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has said that this app is not mandatory for phones. Users can also delete this app. This app was mandated to be pre-installed to increase the cyber security of the users. (Photo Courtesy – Pinterest)

Is Sanchar Saathi really a spy app?

According to the government, Sanchar Saathi app is a cyber security tool. This app was launched in the month of January. Users can download this app from Apple App Store and Play Store. With the help of this app, users can report cyber fraud, phone theft and call message or WhatsApp fraud. For all these Sanchar Saathi app needs to be given some permissions after installing it. Questioning these permissions, opponents have called the Sanchar Saathi app a spying app. Let’s know about the permissions this app asks from users.

These permissions are important in Android apps

Making and managing phone calls: This permission is required to identify the mobile number in the phone.

Sending SMS: Sending SMS to DoT for registration in the app.

Calling/Sending SMS: This permission is required to report calls or SMS in Sanchar Saathi app.

Photos and files: This permission is required for updating call or SMS image, stolen mobile and other documents.

Camera: Camera access is required to scan IMEI number in phone.

The iOS app requires these permissions

Photos and files: Call or SMS Image Access Garage to report any fraud. Also photos and files access is needed to report stolen and lost mobiles.

Camera: Camera access is required to scan the IMEI number present in the phone.

Regarding the Sanchar Saathi app, the government has said that this app does not automatically capture personal information of users. Along with this, the government has also said that if any personal information is requested from the user, the user is told why this information is being requested. Along with this, all important measures are taken to keep the personal information of the users safe.

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The website of Sanchar Saathi app states that user information is not shared with any third party app. In addition, this data may be shared with information agencies when required. In the Apple App Store, there is a claim regarding the Sanchar Saathi app that the developers of this app do not collect any data from the users. The Android Play Store claims that this app does not collect data. Also does not share the data with any third party.

Is it possible to spy on an app?

The permissions that Sanchar Saathi app is asking for after installing it in the phone are very common. UPI or other banking apps require similar permissions to work. When it comes to social media apps, we give many permissions to such apps. But Sanchar Saathi app does not ask any permissions like mic, location or sensor. In such a situation it is very wrong to accuse this app of spying. This app only asks users for access to phone and SMS, camera and other permissions that are required.