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Nothing smartphone owners in New York.
4 statutory rights, plus Nothing's own self-service repair channels and known controversies.
Figure 01 — Nothing repair channels
No self-serviceNothing repair channels
Authorized providers
nothing.techSample spare parts
- Phone (2) battery (sold via iFixit)see source
- Phone (2) display assembly (sold via iFixit)see source
- Phone (1) battery (sold via iFixit)see source
Figure 02 — Statutory rights in New York
Statutory rights in New York
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Right to parts, tools and documentation for digital electronics
Original equipment manufacturers of digital electronic products sold in New York must make diagnostic, maintenance, and repair parts, tools, and documentation available to independent repair providers and owners on fair and reasonable terms.
New York Digital Fair Repair Act, S4104A / GBL §399-nn - 02
Assembly-of-parts option for manufacturers
Manufacturers may comply by selling an assembly of parts rather than individual components if providing individual parts would pose a safety risk. Critics note this weakens the law in practice.
New York GBL §399-nn(2)(d) - 03
No requirement to disclose trade secrets
The law does not force manufacturers to share trade secrets, source code, or security-sensitive information, but they must still provide the documentation needed for typical repair.
New York GBL §399-nn(3) - 04
Enforcement by the NY Attorney General
The New York Attorney General has exclusive enforcement authority and can seek injunctive relief and civil penalties. There is no private right of action.
New York GBL §399-nn(5)