Secure gateway module: Difference between revisions
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In its May 2021 "Nixing the Fix" report, the FTC found "scant evidence to support manufacturers' justifications for repair restrictions," dismissing claims that diagnostic lockouts are necessary for safety or cybersecurity.<ref name="ftc-nixing" /> Restricting access to proprietary diagnostic software & steering consumers to manufacturer networks may violate the anti-tying provisions of the [[Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act]] (15 U.S.C. ch. 50, Sections 2301-2312), the report noted.<ref name="ftc-mm">{{Cite web |url=https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/statutes/magnuson-moss-warranty-federal-trade-commission-improvements-act |title=Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act |publisher=Federal Trade Commission |access-date=2026-04-04}}</ref> | In its May 2021 "Nixing the Fix" report, the FTC found "scant evidence to support manufacturers' justifications for repair restrictions," dismissing claims that diagnostic lockouts are necessary for safety or cybersecurity.<ref name="ftc-nixing" /> Restricting access to proprietary diagnostic software & steering consumers to manufacturer networks may violate the anti-tying provisions of the [[Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act]] (15 U.S.C. ch. 50, Sections 2301-2312), the report noted.<ref name="ftc-mm">{{Cite web |url=https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/statutes/magnuson-moss-warranty-federal-trade-commission-improvements-act |title=Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act |publisher=Federal Trade Commission |access-date=2026-04-04}}</ref> | ||
In July 2021, the FTC | In July 2021, the FTC voted 5-0 to adopt a policy statement committing to enforce against repair restrictions that violate antitrust laws or the FTC Act's prohibitions on unfair or deceptive practices.<ref name="ftc-policy">{{Cite web |url=https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2021/07/ftc-ramp-law-enforcement-against-illegal-repair-restrictions |title=FTC to Ramp Up Law Enforcement Against Illegal Repair Restrictions |publisher=Federal Trade Commission |date=2021-07-21 |access-date=2026-04-04}}</ref> The GAO's March 2024 report confirmed that evolving vehicle technologies are restricting consumer choice & increasing repair costs for independent shops.<ref name="gao" /> | ||
== Comparison to other industries == | == Comparison to other industries == | ||