Advocates push for FTC rule that would guarantee a consumer's 'right to repair' products

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Maintenance

Right to Repair

Consumer electronics

Product lifecycle management

Federal Trade Commission

Warranty

Consumer protection

Elizabeth Chamberlain

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The article discusses challenges in cybersecurity pertaining to consumers' right to repair electronics, highlighting the tension between DIY culture, product lifecycle management, and consumer protection, with advocates like iFixit's Elizabeth Chamberlain pushing back against restrictive manufacturer practices contributing to electronic waste.

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