Smartphone ‘Kill Switch’ Bill Passes California Legislature

[Wireless News]

The smartphone “kill switch” bill just passed the California State Senate with an overwhelming majority 27-8. If signed into law, the bill will require smartphone manufacturers to install kill switches in all smartphones. The “kill switch” is a function of the smartphone that completely shuts down the phone if it is lost or stolen, thus protecting user data and privacy. The bill only applies to smartphone models introduced after Jan. 1, 2015, and will require smartphone manufacturers to install the switch by July 1, 2015.

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