dbarrow
09-05-2006, 09:43 AM
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/09/04/wi-fi_warnings_legislated/
California legislators have passed a law which will force makers of wireless internet equipment to include guidance on keeping data secure on wireless connections. The law now awaits signature by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
From 1 October 2007, manufacturers must place warning labels on all equipment capable of receiving Wi-Fi signals, according to the new state law. These can take the form of box stickers, special notification in setup software, notification during the router setup, or through automatic securing of the connection. One warning sticker must be positioned so that it must be removed by a consumer before the product can be used. ...
*Duh! Will this still be beyond the grasp of your average Californian? They will probably have to make it mandatory for a certified technician to set up your Wi-Fi.
California legislators have passed a law which will force makers of wireless internet equipment to include guidance on keeping data secure on wireless connections. The law now awaits signature by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
From 1 October 2007, manufacturers must place warning labels on all equipment capable of receiving Wi-Fi signals, according to the new state law. These can take the form of box stickers, special notification in setup software, notification during the router setup, or through automatic securing of the connection. One warning sticker must be positioned so that it must be removed by a consumer before the product can be used. ...
*Duh! Will this still be beyond the grasp of your average Californian? They will probably have to make it mandatory for a certified technician to set up your Wi-Fi.