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Requires manufacturers of internet-connected consumer devices that contain a camera or microphone to disclose that feature before purchase, enforced by the Federal Trade Commission.
Official title: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
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Senate
Introduced
07-JAN-2025
Referred
07-JAN-2025
Approved by committee
12-MAR-2025
Reported
28-APR-2025
On the calendar
28-APR-2025
- Requires manufacturers of covered devices to clearly and conspicuously disclose, before purchase, whether the device contains a camera or microphone.
- Treats a violation as an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act, with the FTC enforcing the requirement.
- Directs the FTC to issue guidance within 180 days after the date of enactment on making the disclosure clear and conspicuous.
- Excludes telephones, laptops, tablets, and devices marketed primarily as cameras, microphones, or telecommunications devices.
Covers an older version. The newest CRS summary describes the bill as of "Introduced in Senate" (07-JAN-2025); the text has changed since (Reported to Senate, 28-APR-2025).
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