US lawmakers push probe into OnePlus over data privacy concerns

OnePlus is facing new pressure in the US. Lawmakers are asking the Commerce Department to investigate how the company handles user data. The concern is whether OnePlus phones sold in the US send personal information to servers in China.

The request comes from Representatives John Moolenaar and Raja Krishnamoorthi. Both serve on the House Committee on China. In a letter seen by Reuters, they cite an analysis from a commercial firm. The report claims OnePlus devices may collect sensitive user data, including screenshots, without consent.

This data may then be transferred to servers based in China. That’s a serious issue, especially with the US government’s recent focus on data privacy. In April 2025, the Department of Justice introduced rules limiting data transfers to countries like China.

OnePlus phones are widely sold across the US. You can find them on Amazon and Best Buy. They also run on networks like T-Mobile and Verizon. This makes the lawmakers’ concern even more urgent.

The Representatives want the Commerce Department’s ICTS program to look into it. The investigation would focus on what data is collected and whether users are clearly informed. If sensitive information is leaving the country without consent, there could be consequences.

This isn’t the first time Chinese phone makers have been targeted. Both Huawei and ZTE faced similar probes in the past. Huawei eventually ended up on the US Entity List. For now, OnePlus has yet to respond.