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HR 859 - Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act - National Key Vote

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Title: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires manufacturers of internet-connected devices (e.g., smart appliances) equipped with a camera or microphone to disclose to consumers before purchasing that a camera or microphone is part of the device.

Highlights:

  • Requires manufacturers of internet-connected devices (e.g., smart appliances) that are equipped with a camera or microphone to disclose to consumers before purchasing that a camera or microphone is part of the device (Sec. 2-5).

  • Specifies these provisions do not apply to mobile phones, laptops, or other devices that a consumer would reasonably expect to include a camera or microphone (Sec. 2-5).

NOTE: THIS LEGISLATION NEEDED A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY VOTE TO PASS

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