Why a OnePlus Ban Could Ruin Android Phones in the US as We Know Them

Why a OnePlus ban could ruin Android phones in the US as we know them

Two US lawmakers have called for a probe into OnePlus phones. I hope this doesn't lead to a ban as that would be awful for US consumers.

OnePlus is facing data privacy allegations in the U.S.

Another day, and another Chinese tech company is facing allegations about data privacy. This time, it's OnePlus in the spotlight. A bipartisan pair of U.S. lawmakers, Rep. John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), has called on the Commerce Department to investigate whether OnePlus phones are quietly sending personal data to Chinese servers without user consent.The allegations, first reported by Reuters, aren’t based on public d…

US Lawmakers Allege OnePlus Secretly Transfers User Data to China

Several U.S. lawmakers have raised concerns that smartphone maker OnePlus may be transmitting user data to China without consumers’ knowledge. The accusations highlight growing scrutiny over how Chinese tech firms handle personal information in the American market.

China Releases Updated Guidance on the Application for Security Assessment of Cross-border Data Transfers

On June 27, 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China released the third version of the Guidance on the Application for Security Assessment of Cross-border Data Transfers.Continue Reading ›