India’s smartphone security proposal faces backlash over privacy concerns

Bengaluru: The Indian government’s plan requiring smartphone makers to share source code as part of a raft of new security measures has drawn criticism from privacy advocates and technology experts ‌over fears of ‌heightened surveillance. Companies including Apple and Samsung have privately protested the proposed package of security standards, which also includes a requirement to maintain phone ‌logs on devices for a year, Reuters reported on Sunday, citing a review of confidential government and industry documents.