On Jan 12th, 2022, the expected Commission Delegated Regulation (2022/30) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. This new regulation supplements Directive 2014/53/EU with regard to the application of the essential requirements referred to in Article 3(3), points (d), (e) and (f), of that Directive.
The Radio Equipment Directive (RED) defines the requirements related to the efficient use of radio frequencies, electromagnetic compatibility, safety and health. With the introduction of the new regulation, there will be new requirements for telecom and wireless equipment in relation to cybersecurity.
The Article 3(3), points (d), (e) and (f) is defined and applied as follows:
- d) Radio equipment does not harm the network or its functioning nor misuse
network resources, thereby causing an unacceptable degradation of service
- e) Radio equipment incorporates safeguards to ensure that the personal data
and privacy of the user and of the subscriber are protected
- f) Radio equipment supports certain features ensuring protection from fraud
Mainly, this new rule will be applied to:
- any radio equipment that can communicate itself over the internet, whether it communicates directly or via any other equipment (‘internet-connected radio equipment’) (d),
- if the equipment is capable of processing, personal data, or traffic data and location data (e),
- if the equipment enables the holder or user to transfer money, monetary value or virtual currency (f)
The regulation entered into force last Feb 1st and there is a 30-month transition period, being mandatory from August 1st, 2024.
Currently, the development of the standards by the different parties is under process and we hope to see draft standards in 2022. But there is not yet any harmonization and therefore, no accredited testing is available.
Finally, there is time to be prepared but time goes by quickly, so we encourage all manufacturers to start preparing for what comes next.
Type Approval impacted? Yes
Spectrum Impacted: No
Imports Impacted: No
Standards Impacted: No
Product Impact: Yes, telecom equipment
