The Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act was introduced in the US House of Representatives
The Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act was introduced in the US House of Representatives, requiring manufacturers of IoT devices with cameras or microphones to disclose their presence to consumers. Devices like computers or cellphones, already expected to have these features, are exempt from the bill.
The Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act was introduced in the US House of Representatives. According to the bill, manufacturers of IoT devices equipped with a camera or microphone must disclose to consumers that a camera or microphone is part of the device. The bill does not apply to devices that a consumer reasonably expects to include a camera or microphone (e.g., computers or cellphones).
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