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Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
3/8/2023, 7:58 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4081
Bill 117 HR 4081, also known as the Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act, aims to provide consumers with more information about the security and privacy risks associated with smart devices. The bill requires manufacturers of smart devices to include a label on their products that clearly states whether the device has security features in place to protect against hacking and unauthorized access.
Additionally, the bill requires manufacturers to provide consumers with information about the data that the device collects, how it is stored, and how it is used. This information must be easily accessible to consumers before they purchase the device.
The goal of the bill is to empower consumers to make informed decisions about the smart devices they bring into their homes, and to increase transparency and accountability among manufacturers. By providing consumers with more information about the security and privacy risks associated with smart devices, the bill aims to protect consumers from potential data breaches and unauthorized access to their personal information. Overall, the Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act seeks to promote consumer awareness and education about the risks and benefits of smart devices, and to ensure that consumers have the information they need to protect their privacy and security in an increasingly connected world.
Additionally, the bill requires manufacturers to provide consumers with information about the data that the device collects, how it is stored, and how it is used. This information must be easily accessible to consumers before they purchase the device.
The goal of the bill is to empower consumers to make informed decisions about the smart devices they bring into their homes, and to increase transparency and accountability among manufacturers. By providing consumers with more information about the security and privacy risks associated with smart devices, the bill aims to protect consumers from potential data breaches and unauthorized access to their personal information. Overall, the Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act seeks to promote consumer awareness and education about the risks and benefits of smart devices, and to ensure that consumers have the information they need to protect their privacy and security in an increasingly connected world.
Congressional Summary of HR 4081
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
This bill requires manufacturers of internet-connected devices (e.g., smart appliances) that are equipped with a camera or microphone to disclose to consumers that a camera or microphone is part of the device.
The bill does not apply to mobile phones, laptops, or other devices that a consumer would reasonably expect to include a camera or microphone.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4081
Bill HR 4081 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since October 11, 2022. Bill HR 4081 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 23, 2021. Bill HR 4081's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of October 11, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4081
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4081
Primary Policy Focus
CommercePotential Impact Areas
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Computers and information technology
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
- Internet and video services
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Photography and imaging
- Right of privacy
- Sound recording
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4081
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
To require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices.
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4081
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