FTC Nixes Cybersecurity as Point Against Right to Repair
FTC Nixes Cybersecurity as Point Against 'Right to Repair' Compliance Compliance Twitter Removing the screen on an iPhone 8 (Photo: iFixit/CC) The "right to repair" movement is gaining momentum. This movement seeks to require manufacturers to offer diagnostic tools, manuals and other resources to allow for third-party or consumer-initiated repairs. The fact that software is wrapped into everything has made it easier for manufacturers to only allow authorized service providers to access trouble codes and reset systems. Proponents of the movement say manufacturers have made repairs difficult ...
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