FCC proposes new security rules for electronic equipment authorization
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comment on a series of changes to how it approves electronic devices for sale and use in the United States. These rules are intended to prevent equipment from companies deemed national security risks—currently tracked on a “Covered List”—from entering the U.S. communications supply chain.
Why it matters: This is a significant administrative overhaul of the FCC’s equipment authorization process aimed at tightening control over foreign-made hardware and software in critical infrastructure.
Who it affects
- Electronics manufacturers and importers
This is a proposed rule from the FCC; readers should consult the Federal Register before relying on these terms as they are not yet final.
Agency: Federal Communications Commission
Source: Federal Register — read the official document