Apple defends parts pairing as Oregon mulls right-to-repair bill

Oregon’s SB 1596, a right-to-repair bill modeled partly on California’s SB 244, is drawing support from Google and advocacy groups while facing resistance from Apple over provisions limiting “parts pairing.” Apple claims these changes could undermine device security and privacy—particularly for biometric components—whereas proponents argue parts pairing restricts fair repair; co-sponsor Sen. Sollman notes ongoing negotiations with Apple holding firm on the parts-pairing issue.