Hikvision Seeks FCC Clarity on Status of Some of Its Gear
China-based Hikvision USA asked the FCC to “move forward in a timely manner to review and approve” its proposed plan for compliance with agency rules (see 2308070047). Hikvision representatives spoke with staff from the Office of General Counsel and Public…
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Safety Bureau, said a filing posted Tuesday in docket 21-232. The company is on the FCC’s covered list of organizations that pose a threat to U.S. security. “At present, Hikvision and its affiliates are unable to obtain equipment authorizations on any of its equipment, including non-covered equipment, due to both a lack of clarity as to the scope of ‘video surveillance’ and ‘telecommunications equipment’ that is covered and the lack of an approved compliance plan,” the company said.