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Second federal 'kill-switch' bill introduced targeting smartphone theft.
- Source :
- Good Gear Guide; 3/3/2014, p19-19, 1p
- Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- The article reports that a federal bill, which proposes kill-switch technology be made mandatory in smartphones as a means to reduce theft of the devices has been introduced. The kill switch would allow consumers to remotely wipe and disable a stolen smartphone. It is considered by proponents to be a key tool in combating the increasing number of smartphone robberies.
- Subjects :
- LEGISLATIVE bills
SMARTPHONES
DATA security
ACCESS to information
DATABASE security
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Details
- Language :
- English
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Good Gear Guide
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 94838758