India's Smartphone Security Proposal Draws Privacy Concerns and Industry Pushback

The Indian government's proposed smartphone security measures, including demands for source code disclosure and year-long user activity logs, have sparked criticism from privacy advocates, technology experts, and companies like Apple and Samsung. While the government aims to enhance data security amid rising online fraud, it denies officially seeking source code and continues consultations. Critics warn the proposals risk increased surveillance and user control, with the Internet Freedom Foundation opposing state access to confidential software.