United States of America: Introduced Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act (H.R. 3898)
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Introduced Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act (H.R. 3898)
The "Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act" (H.R. 3898) is introduced in the US House of Representatives. The Act would require manufacturers of internet-connected devices ("smart devices") to disclose whether a device is equipped with a camera or microphone. The obligation does not apply to mobile phones, laptops, and other devices expected to include a microphone or camera.
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Policy Area
Other operating conditions
Policy Instrument
Other operating condition, nes
Regulated Economic Activity
technological consumer goods
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
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producer / supplier
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Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
technological consumer goods
Category
All
Policy change by business practice
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physical good (all forms): creation: production
Regulatory tool
User notification requirement
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