India, July 2 -- Two U.S. lawmakers have requested an investigation into OnePlus, a Chinese smartphone manufacturer, over concerns that the company collects user data without permission and sends it to servers in China. Representatives John Moolenaar and Raja Krishnamoorthi addressed a letter to the U.S. Commerce Department asking for a review of the security risks posed by OnePlus devices.

According to a Reuters report, the lawmakers pointed out that OnePlus smartphones might be gathering sensitive personal information, including screenshots, without clear user consent. Their letter asks the Commerce Department to determine exactly what type of data OnePlus collects and how it is handled. They referenced a commercial analysis that flagg...