California to introduce ‘Right to Repair’ bill for electronic devices (And others)

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    Apple’s Independent Repair Program Is Invasive to Shops and Their Customers, Contract Shows
    The contract states independent repair shops must agree to audits and inspections by Apple, even if they leave the program
    February 6, 2020

    https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/...e-to-shops-and-their-customers-contract-shows
     
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    Apple expands its Independent Repair Provider Program to 32 countries
    July 8, 2020
    https://appleinsider.com/articles/2...ndent-repair-provider-program-to-32-countries
     
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    "FTC Unanimously Backs New Policy Supporting Your Right to Repair Your Own Devices

    Following an executive order from President Biden, today the Federal Trade Commission voted unanimously to adopt a new a policy designed to support the growing right to repair movement.

    Passed in a 5-0 decision, the FTC’s new policy is designed to make it easier for consumers to fix their own devices and also pledges to step up investigations of companies suspected of having unlawful repair restrictions..."

    https://gizmodo.com/ftc-unanimously-backs-new-policy-supporting-your-right-1847338554
     
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    Microsoft Has Committed to Right to Repair
     
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