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Show 2021-22 Segment 3 It's Your Stuff. Why Shouldn't You Be Allowed To Repair It?
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Show 2021-22 Segment 3 It's Your Stuff. Why Shouldn't You Be Allowed To Repair It?

Nick Proctor from the US Public Interest Research Group explains their “Right To Repair” campaign. That effort addresses an increasing number of products that lock owners out of the technology needed to repair them. These products range from phones to farm equipment. The blocks, often software-based, limit owners to only repair services provided by the manufacturer or those specifically allowed by the manufacturer. Proctor argues that consumers should be allowed access to repair the items themselves or go to any repair provider they want. The “Right To Repair” proposal would require manufacturers to open up some of their technology to allow more competition in the repair market.

American Viewpoints · Nick Proctor

June 10, 202110m 3s

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Nick Proctor from the US Public Interest Research Group explains their “Right To Repair” campaign. That effort addresses an increasing number of products that lock owners out of the technology needed to repair them. These products range from phones to farm equipment. The blocks, often software-based, limit owners to only repair services provided by the manufacturer or those specifically allowed by the manufacturer. Proctor argues that consumers should be allowed access to repair the items themselves or go to any repair provider they want. The “Right To Repair” proposal would require manufacturers to open up some of their technology to allow more competition in the repair market.

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right to repairnick proctorunited states public interest research groupus public interest research groupuspirg
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