Mastodawn

CEIR system under Sanchar Saathi traces 46,357 lost phones in Kerala and blocks over 70,500 fraudulent mobile connections; 17,000 devices returned to owners. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/ceir-kerala-lost-phones-blocked-sims-fx5af664?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #CEIR #SancharSaathi #LostPhoneRecovery #StolenMobile #IMEITracking

Techdirt [Unofficial]Dec 12, 2025

India’s Government Rolls Back Invasive Cell Phone Tracking Mandate 48 Hours After Issuing It

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.techdirt.com/2025/12/12/indias-government-rolls-back-invasive-cell-phone-tracking-mandate-48-hours-after-issuing-it/

India’s Government Rolls Back Invasive Cell Phone Tracking Mandate 48 Hours After Issuing It

The government of India — especially under Prime Minister Narendra Modi — has never been shy about wanting to know what every one of its billion-plus citizens are up to at any given tim…

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Alec Muffett Dec 8, 2025

“India’s request for satellite-aided iPhone location data is a privacy nightmare” | AppleInsider https://alecmuffett.com/article/134185 #SancharSaathi #apple #india #surveillance

“India’s request for satellite...

“India’s request for satellite-aided iPhone location data is a privacy nightmare” | AppleInsider

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Alec Muffett Dec 8, 2025

“India’s request for satellite-aided iPhone location data is a privacy nightmare” | AppleInsider
https://alecmuffett.com/article/134185
#SancharSaathi #apple #india #surveillance

“India’s request for satellite-aided iPhone location data is a privacy nightmare” | AppleInsider

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alecm Dec 7, 2025

“India’s request for satellite-aided iPhone location data is a privacy nightmare” | AppleInsider

According to sources of Reuters, India has thought about a telecom industry proposal to require smartphone producers to enable satellite location tracking. It is to be kept active, so as to better improve surveillance efforts. Multiple sources and documents have emerged, showing that Apple, Google, and Samsung all opposed the order, over concerns for user privacy.

https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/12/06/indias-request-for-satellite-aided-iphone-location-data-is-a-privacy-nightmare

#apple #india #SancharSaathi #surveillance

India's request for satellite-aided iPhone location data is a privacy nightmare

While India's government pulled its demand for a preinstalled iPhone app, it's now accused of previously considering a more privacy-eroding move for always-on satellite location tracking.

AppleInsider

SquaredTech Dec 5, 2025

Apple India takes a stand against mandatory Sanchar Saathi app installation, citing privacy concerns. A bold move that's reignited debates on data security. What are your thoughts? #AppleIndia #PrivacyFirst #SancharSaathi #DataSecurity
https://www.squaredtech.co/apple-india-government-app-sanchar-saathi?fsp_sid=5028

Apple India Government App Battle: Apple Rejects Sanchar Saathi Order

Apple India government app dispute grows as Apple reportedly rejects mandatory Sanchar Saathi installation due to privacy concerns.

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Henry Fisher Dec 4, 2025

How India's Unremovable App Mandate Failed Within Days

https://techlore.tv/w/muNbTZdvsW1oorFe6crhb4

India Backs Down From Forced Phone App

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DW Samachar Dec 4, 2025

क्या है संचार साथी ऐप, जिसे हर फ़ोन में इंस्टॉल कराना चाहती है सरकार, विपक्ष ने उठाए सवाल
#India #SancharSaathi #TechNews #DigitalIndia #SancharSaathiApp #Privacy #India #TechPolicy #DigitalRights #CyberSecurity

https://dwsamachar.com/govt-revokes-order-mandating-preloading-of-sanchar-saathi-app-after-backlash/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

क्या है संचार साथी ऐप, जिसे हर फ़ोन में इंस्टॉल कराना चाहती है सरकार, विपक्ष ने उठाए सवाल - DW Samachar

भारत सरकार के डिपार्टमेंट ऑफ़ टेलिकम्युनिकेशन (डीओटी) ने सोमवार को स्मार्टफोन निर्माताओं को निर्देश दिया है कि वे मार्च 2026 से बेचे जाने वाले सभी नए मोबाइल फोन में संचार साथी ऐप को प्री-इंस्टॉल रखें। इस मामले में डीओटी ने कहा है कि स्मार्टफोन निर्माता इस बात को सुनिश्चित करें कि ऐप को न तो

DW Samachar - आपका विश्‍वास