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Re:California Bill Mandates Privacy by Design for IoT Devices by Spivak on Sunday April 30, 2017 @10:19PM (#14235154)
I applaud the bill for the security requirements but it seems to be lacking in privacy protections. Assuming this summary is accurate they've left out the provision that would give the bill real teeth. As it stands all this will do is add a screen that says, "accept the privacy policy to start using your device."

* The user must be given the option to refuse or withdraw consent at any time without penalty or loss of device functionality.

The burden must be place on the manufacturer to argue that data collection is necessary for the function of the device.

Re:California Bill Mandates Privacy by Design for IoT Devices by sametmax on Monday May 01, 2017 @06:38AM (#14236627)
The bill would mean requiring strong cryto. That's interesting to defend cryto in the future...
Re:California Bill Mandates Privacy by Design for IoT Devices by Network2020 on Sunday April 30, 2017 @08:29PM (#14234722)
Perfect. Everything should be privacy first with an opt-in for sharing in exchange for services.
Re:California Bill Mandates Privacy by Design for IoT Devices by ChefDenominator on Sunday April 30, 2017 @06:52PM (#14234319)
They're passing a law.

Problem solved!

Re:California Bill Mandates Privacy by Design for IoT Devices by baybal2 on Monday May 01, 2017 @05:41AM (#14236464)
Definitions are so abstract that they make any enforcement pointless