Lawmakers say Costco’s decision to continue selling banned China surveillance tech is ‘puzzling’

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By Zack WhittakerNov 1, 2023, 12:25 pm169 pts
Two U.S. lawmakers have asked retail giant Costco why it continues to sell surveillance equipment made by Lorex, despite warnings of cybersecurity risks and links to human rights abuses. The bipartisan letter dated October 31, sent by Rep. Christopher Smith (R-NJ, 4th) and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), said…

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