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EPIC Urges Congress to Regulate the Internet of Things

In advance of a hearing on the Internet of Things (IoT), EPIC wrote to Congress on the need for privacy and security regulations for IoT consumer products. EPIC explained that regulation is necessary "because neither the manufacturers nor the owners of those devices have incentive to fix weak security." EPIC has called upon the Consumer Product Safety Commission to regulate IoT products, saying that the privacy and security of IoT devices, such as Internet-connected door locks and thermostats, are critical concerns for American consumers. Last week, EPIC testified before the Safety Commission on IoT hazards and promoted baseline standards to protect consumer safety. EPIC previously testified before Congress on the "Internet of Cars."


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