https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=63434 The Department of Telecommunications mandated pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on all new and existing handsets, requiring manufacturers to ensure the app is readily visible and accessible at first use and not functionally restricted, while preserving end users' ability to uninstall the app. The app's permissions are limited and tied to fraud-reporting functions-one-time SMS for registration, camera access for IMEI or evidence capture, and SIM checks-without accessing contacts, location, microphone, or other private data absent user consent. en-us Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:01:03 +0530 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:01:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=63434 The Department of Telecommunications mandated pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on all new and existing handsets, requiring manufacturers to ensure the app is readily visible and accessible at first use and not functionally restricted, while preserving end users' ability to uninstall the app. The app's permissions are limited and tied to fraud-reporting functions-one-time SMS for registration, camera access for IMEI or evidence capture, and SIM checks-without accessing contacts, location, microphone, or other private data absent user consent. News - Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:01:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=63434