Xiaomi reacts to 'privacy breach' allegations, says it doesn't infringe on user privacy

Various outlets from around the world have reported about a privacy breach that Xiaomi Redmi series phone owners may be facing. According to the report, Xiaomi Redmi Note phones have been establishing a connection with a server in China to send data back and forth.

To be a bit more specific, it is the SMS or the Messaging app which is being alleged as the culprit. The app is accused of sending sensitive information to Chinese servers, which has irked some.

Xiaomi is in a crucial phase of its development right now, with international expansion in full swing. An allegation like this could taint its image in a manner which could take years to repair, and thus, Xiaomi has been forthcoming in their approach to this allegation. Here is what Xiaomi Vice President Hugo Barra had to say on the issue:

From the statement, it does look very much like your data is indeed going through Chinese servers, but perhaps not the malicious way. Consumers from around the world have always had a problem trusting Chinese companies and their devices, and even though Xiaomi might not have malevolent intentions, it sure will have to go into repair mode to fix this.