Florida seeks to uncover potential risks to consumer privacy and national security, focusing on the company’s ties to Dahua Technology and alleged misleading claims.
In a move to protect Florida families and their data, Attorney General James Uthmeier announced last week that his office has issued a subpoena to Lorex Technology Inc. The action is part of a comprehensive consumer protection investigation into potential foreign spying risks and whether the company misled consumers about the security and privacy of its cameras and related apps.
“Florida families deserve straight answers about who touches their data and who controls the code in the devices they put in their homes,” said Attorney General Uthmeier. “The Chinese Communist Party cannot be allowed to spy on American children. Florida will not tolerate it, and we will hold bad actors accountable.”
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The investigation specifically targets Lorex’s relationship with Dahua Technology, a company with ties to the Chinese Communist Party. The subpoena demands a wide range of documents and information, including details on Lorex’s ownership and corporate structure, its contracts with third-party manufacturers, and the origins of components used in its products.
Of particular concern is the security of consumer data. The Attorney General’s office is demanding records that identify where software updates originate, who has access to the source code for camera firmware, and the locations of the company’s cloud data centers for U.S. consumer data. The subpoena also seeks information on any past security vulnerabilities, data breaches, or investigations involving Lorex devices and software.
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In addition to security, the investigation will scrutinize Lorex’s marketing claims. The subpoena requires the production of documents related to the company’s privacy and security statements, product FAQs, and contracts with U.S. and Florida retailers. The state is seeking to determine whether Lorex’s public representations align with the actual security and privacy of its products.
The Attorney General’s office emphasized that this investigation is ongoing and the issuance of a subpoena is not a determination of wrongdoing.
Consumers who believe they have been misled about the privacy or security of a product are encouraged to file a complaint with the Attorney General’s office at MyFloridaLegal.com or by calling 1-866-9-NO-SCAM.
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