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Realme claims that all data processed in this service is encrypted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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We also checked the Enhanced Intelligent Services feature on a Realme C55 smartphone and found that the feature, which was spotted by Bagree, was activated by default on the device.
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A Twitter user recently took to the micro-blogging platform and claimed that Realme smartphones come with a feature called Enhanced Intelligent Services that collects device information, including your personal data like call logs, SMS, location info, and other data.<\/p>\n

A Twitter user named Rishi Bagree wrote from his handle: \u201cRealme\u2019s smartphone has a feature (Enhanced Intelligent Services) that captures the user\u2019s data (call logs, SMS, and location info) and it is \u201cOn” by default. You can only see this \u201con” by default feature when you go to Settings – > Additional Settings – > System Services – > Enhanced Intelligent<\/p>\n

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Realme\u2019s smartphone has a feature (Enhanced Intelligent Services) that captures the user\u2019s data (call logs, SMS, and location info) and it is \u201cOn” by default.You can only see this \u201con” by default feature when you go to Settings – > Additional Settings – > System Services – > \u2026 pic.twitter.com\/QS3f6wMF3R<\/a>\u2014 Rishi Bagree (@rishibagree) June 16, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cIndian users are kept in the dark to share their data without their consent. This is basically forced consent since it\u2019s on by default.<\/p>\n

Is this data being sent to China?,” he said.<\/p>\n

The tweet grabbed the attention of Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the Minister of State for Information Technology, who assured to conduct an investigation into the issue. \u201cWill hv this tested and checked @rishibagree copy: @GoI_MeitY,” Chandrasekhar tweeted.<\/p>\n

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Smartphones and mobile apps often have access to user data like location for the purpose of enhancing services and experiences. However, it becomes concerning if data is being tracked without the user\u2019s knowledge or consent. We also checked the Enhanced Intelligent Services feature on a Realme C55 smartphone and found that the feature, which was spotted by Bagree, was activated by default on the device.<\/p>\n

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When the News18 team contacted Realme India, the company provided a statement in response. The company said: \u201cRealme attaches great importance to the privacy and security of our consumers and we are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of data security. Specific to the issue raised, we would like to clarify that the enhanced intelligent services feature is linked to optimizing device usage to ensure that consumers get better battery life and temperature performance.<\/p>\n

However, contrary to the current description, we do not collect any data on SMS, phone calls, schedules, etc.”<\/p>\n

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Realme\u00a0claims that all data processed in this service is encrypted and stored in encrypted hardware within user\u2019s device strictly in compliance with Android security mechanisms. This data is completely stored within the device and is not shared anywhere else or uploaded on the cloud.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe place great emphasis on user privacy protection, the enhanced intelligent services feature can be manually turned on or off basis the needs of the consumers. The company complies with the local laws and regulations,” said Realme India in a statement.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Bharat Upadhyay<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
Bharat Upadhyay, Senior Sub-Editor at News18 Tech, writes about technology and consumer gadgets. He has been covering the technology beat for over six…Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n