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GoI has not clarified anything. The Telecom Minister has only provided verbal clarification, that too, after the issue gained traction on the internet.
by b345 10mo ago
GoI has not clarified anything. The Telecom Minister has only provided verbal clarification, that too, after the issue gained traction on the internet.
- rramadass 10mo agoNo need to guess/jump-to-conclusions. Read the Govt. press releases; https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2197140®=3&lang=1 https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2197140&re... - Does NOT say anywhere that the app cannot be unregistered/deactivated/deleted. This is what the Telecom Minister was referring to. https://www.pib.gov.in/PressNoteDetails.aspx?id=156294&NoteId=156294&ModuleId=3®=3&lang=1 https://www.pib.gov.in/PressNoteDetails.aspx?id=156294&NoteI... (pdf download popup which you can cancel) - Note the following excerpts; Democratic, fully voluntary, user-driven platform and privacy-first app, activates only with user consent. Sanchar Saathi app puts citizens first and protects their privacy at every step. It works only with user’s consent and gives full control over its activation and use. Activates only after user chooses to register User may activate, deactivate, or delete it any time Designed to strengthen India’s cybersecurity without compromising privacy