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Govt didn't force smartphone makers to share source code: PIB
short by Neeraja Nath / on Monday, 12 January, 2026
PIB Fact Check dismissed a Reuters report claiming the central government proposed forcing smartphone manufacturers to share their source code as part of a security overhaul. It clarified that IT ministry has only begun routine stakeholder consultations to frame appropriate mobile security regulatory framework. PIB added that security standards are discussed with companies after the consultation.