US Copyright Office Opens Petitions for DMCA Exemptions
The tenth triennial proceeding allows stakeholders to seek renewals or new exemptions for bypassing technological measures that control access to protected works.
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Federal Wheelchair Right to Repair Act Introduced in Congress
The proposed legislation would require manufacturers to provide parts, documentation, and tools, following similar laws passed in four states.
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Three-Quarters of Americans Support Military Right to Repair, Poll Finds
A US PIRG report reveals bipartisan support for allowing the military to fix its own equipment amid rising concerns over repair delays and costs.
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US Copyright Office Opens Petitions for DMCA Exemptions
The tenth triennial proceeding allows stakeholders to seek renewals or new exemptions for bypassing technological measures that control access to protected works.
Right to Repair Legislation Now Filed in All 50 States
With Wisconsin filing its first Right to Repair bill, all 50 states have now considered the legislation over the past eight years.
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Terumo Ends Servicing Certification Classes for System 1
Terumo Cardiovascular announced it is discontinuing certification classes for the maintenance of its Advanced Perfusion System 1 Heart Lung Machine, a decision that adds to ongoing debates about right-to-repair in healthcare technology.
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Proposed Fair Repair Act Excludes Medical Devices
Congressman Joe Morelle introduced the Fair Repair Act, aiming to guarantee the right to repair products, excluding medical devices.
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AdvaMed, Opponents Spar About FTC Right to Repair Rulemaking
In what could be viewed as a controversial stance in the HTM field, AdvaMed submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), expressing concern at a proposed rule-making in favor of national “right to repair” standard. Their opponents hold a vastly different view.
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California Passes Right-to-Repair Law for Consumer Electronics
California passed a sweeping right-to-repair law for consumer electronics that will require device manufacturers to provide parts and tools.
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MITA Releases ‘Safe Servicing’ Video
MITA has launched a “safe servicing”
video—which, industry insiders say, may evoke a strong response from members of the healthcare technology management community.
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Avante Health Solutions Announces Major Right to Repair Development
Avante Health Solutions announced a significant turning point in the right to repair, specifically concerning the right to access, service, and maintain diagnostic imaging medical equipment manufactured by Philips Medical Systems for Avante's customers who own the equipment.
