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News Topical, Digital Desk : After purchasing a new phone, you may have often noticed that some apps are already present in the phone. Apps ranging from Google to YouTube, the Play Store, and Chrome are among these. In technical terms, these are called "pre-installed apps. "
Recently, as Parliament's winter session began, the opposition raised an outcry over the Sanchar Sathi app. The government mandated that the Sanchar Sathi app be pre-installed on phones, prompting the opposition to attack the government. They claim it could lead to data theft. But do you know the rules regarding pre-installed apps in India?
The government had brought the proposal in 2023
The Indian government proposed this in 2023, but it has yet to be passed. Many pre-installed apps on phones cannot be deleted. So, can these apps really steal people's data?
Proposal to delete pre-installed apps
A proposal introduced by the central government in 2023 called for the option to delete pre-installed apps. Currently, many pre-installed apps cannot be removed from phones even if desired. However, this proposal failed to be passed and the rule remained unimplemented.
What are the rules in India?
There is no law in India that prohibits the removal of pre-installed apps. Many companies pre-install apps on electronic devices. Currently, users in India do not have the legal right to remove these apps. This is why removing them is difficult.
What are the rules in other countries?
The European Union has the strictest laws regarding the removal of pre-installed apps. It's mandatory for companies like Apple and Google to provide this removal feature. Therefore, users can delete any app on their phone if they wish and download and use any app they choose.
There are no laws in the US regarding pre-installed apps. Apps can be pre-installed on phones and electronic devices in the US. However, if another company wishes, it can file a complaint against them under antitrust laws.
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