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India's alarm over Chinese spying jolts surveillance industry
- India has raised concerns about Chinese surveillance capabilities, leading to new requirements for manufacturers like Hikvision and Xiaomi to submit cameras for testing by Indian government labs before selling them in India.
- The Indian government rejected requests for a delay, citing security concerns, and aimed to enhance quality and cybersecurity of surveillance systems with the new CCTV rules.
- Delays in approvals due to insufficient testing capacity and other issues have impacted surveillance camera manufacturers, risking disruptions to projects.
- Concerns over national security risks have led countries like the US, Britain, and Australia to restrict China-made surveillance equipment.
- India's concerns about potential espionage risks and the need for secure devices have intensified since the border clash with China in 2020.
- The rules require tamper-proof enclosures, strong malware detection, encryption, software source code testing, and possible on-site inspections to ensure cybersecurity.
- Companies like Xiaomi faced challenges in testing due to additional requirements linked to land borders, further emphasizing security concerns.
- Industry players expressed struggles with meeting the new testing requirements, impacting ongoing projects and causing delays in product approvals.
- Delays in government approvals have affected retailers like Sagar Sharma, with revenue at his CCTV store declining due to slow clearance of security cameras.
- The scrutiny of surveillance technology in India underscores the growing importance of cybersecurity and national security in the surveillance industry.
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