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India Demands Smartphone Source Code for Security Standards

1/11/2026

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India proposes smartphone security standards requiring Apple Inc., Samsung Electronics, and Google LLC to share source code with government labs.
The plan aims to curb online fraud and data breaches affecting nearly 750 million users.
The draft includes malware scanning, one-year log retention, and tighter controls.
Manufacturers' Association for Information Technology (MAIT) and industry groups say the rules lack global precedent and could affect performance.

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Story summary

India proposes smartphone security standards requiring Apple Inc., Samsung Electronics, and Google LLC to share source code with government labs.
The plan aims to curb online fraud and data breaches affecting nearly 750 million users.
The draft includes malware scanning, one-year log retention, and tighter controls.
Manufacturers' Association for Information Technology (MAIT) and industry groups say the rules lack global precedent and could affect performance.