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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Technology
Frederick Marvin Lumba

Smartphone Makers Oppose New Proposal Requiring Them to Disclose Source Code to Indian Government

Smartphone manufacturers are opposing the Indian government's proposed requirement of sharing source code due to various risks (Credit: iStock)

Global smartphone manufacturers are pushing back against a sweeping set of proposed security rules in India that would require them to share sensitive source code with government authorities, according to people familiar with the discussions.

The plan has sparked quiet resistance from some of the world's biggest technology firms, who argue the measures are unprecedented and risk exposing closely guarded intellectual property.

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