Indian Data As Bargaining Chip: Political Thinking Exposed

By BPN News Desk February 11, 2026

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Rahul Gandhi’s recent remark suggesting India could use its people’s data and digital ecosystem as leverage in negotiations with the United States should have triggered a national debate on privacy. Instead, it exposed something far more worrying: a senior political leader casually treating

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Supreme Court Questions Meta, WhatsApp on Privacy Policy

By BPN News Desk February 3, 2026

The Supreme Court questioned Meta Platforms and WhatsApp over their privacy policy, expressing concern about how user data is collected and shared in India. The court said it would not allow any practice that undermines the right to privacy of Indian citizens, especially through policies that compel users to accept broad data-sharing terms. Court Flags […]

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Government Drops Mandate on Pre-Installing Sanchar Saathi App

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

The government has revoked its earlier directive requiring all smartphone manufacturers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on phones sold in India. The change comes after widespread criticism over user privacy and data security concerns. What Changed Under the original order issued on November 28, 2025, manufacturers were instructed to ensure that every new phone […]

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Google Update Lets Employers Archive Work-Phone Messages

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

Google’s latest update for Android work-managed devices will allow employers to archive SMS and RCS text messages sent or received on company-issued phones. The change applies only to devices controlled through enterprise mobility management tools, raising fresh concerns about digital privacy in the workplace. How the Feature Works Under the update, organisations can

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Apple Opposes Order to Preload Government App on iPhones

By BPN News Desk December 2, 2025

Apple has pushed back against a government directive requiring all smartphone manufacturers to preload a state-run cyber-safety app on new devices sold in India. The company is expected to formally tell authorities that it cannot comply, citing privacy, security and ecosystem-integrity concerns. What the Government Order Requires The Department of Telecommunications has