India cancels mandatory “cyber safety” app installation for new smartphones after privacy concerns arose. The government initially required device makers to preload the app, but backlash led to its reversal. Officials claimed the app aimed to combat fraud and theft, emphasizing user security and the ability to uninstall it. Digital rights advocates welcomed the decision but remained cautious until formal legal confirmation.
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