The app is developed for use within the government. In which case, a keylogger in the app makes as much sense as a keylogger on any civil servant's workstation

The app is developed for use within the government. In which case, a keylogger in the app makes as much sense as a keylogger on any civil servant's workstation or professional phone. At some point, if you work for the government you have to use and trust the tools at your disposal. You are part of the executive power, after all.