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Announced FCC Voluntary Cybersecurity Labeling Program for Smart Devices

On 6 August 2023, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a draft proposal for a Voluntary Cybersecurity Labeling Program for Smart Devices to provide consumers with information regarding the cybersecurity measures the manufacturer of the device adopted to ensure its security. The "U.S. Cyber Trust Mark" shall help buyers make informed choices and encourage manufacturers to meet higher cybersecurity standards and reduce risks. If implemented, consumers could identify secure devices through the label and QR code, linking to a certified device database. The FCC aims to launch the program by late 2024. The public consultation will open after the proposal's publication in the Federal Register.

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Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
technological consumer goods
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2022-10-11
under deliberation

On 11 October 2022, the White House proposed a cybersecurity labelling program for Internet of Thin…

2023-07-18
adopted

On 18 July 2023, the US Biden-⁠Harris Administration adopted a voluntary cybersecurity certificatio…

2023-08-10
under deliberation

On 6 August 2023, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a draft proposal for a Volu…

2024-02-21
under deliberation

On 21 February 2024, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a proposal for a cybe…

2024-03-14
adopted

On 14 March 2024, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) established a voluntary cybersecur…

2024-03-25
in consultation

On 25 March 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) opened a public consultation until 24…

2024-04-24
processing consultation

On 24 April 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) closed the public consultation on the…

2024-09-09
in force

On 9 September 2024, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rule establishing a voluntary c…