California Takes Some Big Steps for Digital Rights

California often sets the bar for technology legislation across the country. This year, the state enacted several laws that strengthen consumer digital rights.

The first big win to celebrate? Californians now enjoy the right to repair. S.B. 244, authored by California Sen. Susan Eggman, makes it easier for individuals and independent repair shops to access materials and parts needed for maintenance on electronics and appliances. That means that Californians with a broken phone screen or a busted washing machine …