Federal Communications Commission blocks two devices with Chinese surveillance chips
Summary
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has blocked two devices from entering the US market due to the presence of Chinese-made surveillance chips produced by a subsidiary of Huawei. This action underscores the FCC's authority to prevent communication devices that pose security risks, particularly those linked to foreign surveillance capabilities, from being sold in the United States.
Analysis
Federal Communications Commission: The Federal Communications Commission is the independent US government agency that regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable, including oversight of device approvals for the domestic market. It evaluates and can restrict products based on compliance with technical standards and security considerations. In this news, the agency blocked two specific devices from US market access due to the presence of surveillance chips made by a Huawei subsidiary. Regulation: The FCC holds authority to block communication devices from entering the US market when they contain components raising security concerns. National Security: US regulatory reviews of imported technology frequently address risks associated with foreign surveillance capabilities in consumer and network equipment.
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