Weak passwords banned in California from 2020

Found on BBC News on Friday, 05 October 2018
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The Information Privacy: Connected Devices bill demands that electronics manufacturers equip their products with "reasonable" security features.

The bill also allows customers who suffer harm when a company ignores the law to sue for damages.

More interesting is what happens to users who pick weak passwords. Complex default passwords, or tight default security settings are welcome, but it won't stop users from weaking everything again.