India says people can remove the Sanchar Saathi app

India’s Communications Minister said on Tuesday that people can delete the government’s Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app from their phones if they don’t want it. His statement came after public worry grew when smartphone companies were told to pre-install the app on all new devices. Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said the app is optional and users don’t have to sign up. However, the Department of Telecommunications has not changed its November 28 order, which says the app’s features cannot be turned off or limited.Read more…