Sanchar Saathi App: Recently, there is a lot of discussion on social media about Sanchar Sathi app. Many people are also trying to spread fear by calling it a spying tool. But the truth looks completely different when understood with a calm mind. This app is actually a platform created by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) which has been designed to protect users from problems like mobile theft, fake SIM, and fraud calls. Its purpose is only to increase security and not to peep into anyone’s personal life.
Does the app track your every movement?
The biggest misconception on social media is that this app monitors your calls, location and chats. Actually, nothing like this happens. The communication partner cannot access your phone’s data at all without your permission. Nor does this app track your camera, microphone or location. It does only what it is designed for: blocking/unblocking stolen phones, checking for fake IMEI and verifying the validity of the SIM. Apart from this, it does not require any kind of personal data.
Why are misconceptions and fear spreading?
Posts spreading fear on the internet quickly become viral and due to lack of technical knowledge, people accept them as truth. Many times misunderstandings arise due to misinterpretation of a feature. For example, if someone says that the app checks the IMEI, then people think that maybe it also checks every file and location of the phone, whereas it is just a technical identification number which does not contain any personal information about you.
Is your privacy really safe?
Yes, if you download the app from an official platform like Google Play Store or the official website of Sanchar Saathi, then your privacy remains completely safe. This app works under strict government data-protection rules and does not collect any personal information. It is designed to use only the data that is needed at the time, such as the IMEI number of the stolen phone.
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