Delegated Regulation (2022/30) to the Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU) strengthens cybersecurity of wireless devices and products

The daily use of wireless devices such as mobile phones, smart watches, fitness trackers and wireless toys are getting more popular and being part of our life, the potential growing risk of cyber threats is posing for every consumer. The devices contain our personal data and make use of the communication networks. The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically increased the use of radio equipment for all purposes.

There are number of authorities identified an increasing number of wireless devices that pose cybersecurity risks. This has flagged the risk from toys that record every move of the children; unencrypted personal data stored in our devices, including those related with payments, that can be easily accessed; and even equipment that can misuse the network resources and thus reduce their capability.

The delegated regulation (2022/30) to the Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU) adopted and shall be entered into force on the 20th day following the publication in the EU Official Journal on Jan 12, 2022, and will be mandatory from Aug 1, 2024, aims to make sure that all wireless devices are safe before placed on the EU market.

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