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Consumer groups urge FCC for broader data disclosure on device labels

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The consumer filing has urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to mandate the release of a broad spectrum of information as part of labeling requirements. The filing enumerates various types of sensors on devices, such as cameras, microphones, thermometers, and presence sensors. It also highlights the data and inferences these sensors collect, particularly if they can detect location or sensitive personal information.

According to the filing, the absence of a requirement that provides privacy information, especially regarding sensor data collection and its purpose, represents "a serious oversight that must be corrected in order to meet the needs of American consumers and establish their trust in the program." The submission was also signed by Consumer Reports, Public Knowledge, and the Electronic Privacy Information Center.

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