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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
The Fair Online Pricing Act aims to prevent businesses from adjusting prices based on a consumer’s device’s hardware or software. Specifically, it prohibits generating prices in part or whole based on factors like the type of smartphone a customer is using or the presence of certain apps. The law establishes definitions for terms like ‘coupon,’ ‘discount,’ and ‘online device’ to clarify the scope of the restrictions. It also includes exceptions for repairs, trade-in values, and geolocation data used for real-time demand or price variances.
Key provisions
- Prohibits price generation based on device hardware or hardware state.
- Prohibits price generation based on the presence or absence of software.
- Defines key terms like ‘coupon,’ ‘discount,’ and ‘online device.’
- Allows exceptions for device repairs and trade-in values.
- Permits geolocation data for real-time demand pricing and price variances.
- Clarifies that coupons, discounts, and rebates are not subject to the restrictions.
- Recognizes cellular broadcast technology as privacy-preserving.
- Establishes cumulative duties with other laws.
Who is affected
- Online retailers and businesses
- Consumers
- Technology manufacturers
- Software developers
- Digital service providers
Notable changes
- Introduces a new legal framework to regulate device-based pricing.
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