The information security company confirmed that Xiaomi mobile phones will automatically send background data to the Beijing server, NCC said today that it has launched an investigation and will send a letter to ask Xiaomi to explain the whole story of the incident and subsequent practices together with the other mobile phones that have been certified by NCC and sold in Taiwan, in addition to the two reported mobile phones. In the first stage, Xiaomi will be asked to respond in writing, and if necessary, Xiaomi will be asked to explain to NCC. At the same time, NCC will also meet with other mobile phone manufacturers as soon as possible, The operator shall explain whether there is similar situation.
NCC Luo Jinxian, Director of Resources and Technology, said that the Executive Yuan attached importance to the security of mobile phone information. A few days ago, in the information security conference, it was indicated that the various software and hardware functions built in the mobile phone system when it left the factory would be tested by NCC in the future. The app downloaded from the mobile phone was in the charge of the industry bureau, but the mobile phone certification was not mandatory around the world. Therefore, NCC planned to encourage mobile phone manufacturers to conduct voluntary testing first and make information public, To facilitate consumers' reference. It is planned that the certification standard will be passed by the end of next year and can be implemented as soon as the end of next year or the year after.
When asked by the media whether they would require compulsory certification for mainland brands, Luo Jinxian said that they would not do compulsory certification for the country, and all mechanisms would treat all brands equally.
