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Right to repair bill targeting parts pairing passes Oregon House

The Oregon House this week passed a right to repair bill by nearly a 3-to-1 margin at 42 votes to 13. If signed into law, the northwestern state wouldn't

Apple’s big sticking point with the bill comes down to what is known as “parts pairing.” The practice requires the use of proprietary components in order for the repaired device to function as intended. Under SB 1596’s current parts pairing wording, Apple could be required to allow third-party biometric sensors to work in our devices without any form of authentication, which could lead to unauthorized access to an individual’s personal data.This would be an incredible disservice to consumers not just in Oregon, but worldwide, as we do not have the ability to restrict such provisions regionally. OPIRG state director Charlie Fisher adds, “I’m proud that we’re moving forward on an innovation even more critical than a new gadget: the right to fix our electronic devices.

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