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“While these are not like the major changes we have seen in the past, manufacturers and retailers should still take notice.” —Michael Weems, ALA
Weems remarks, “ALA was pleased to see that lighting was not a direct target of this version. How- ever, there are some changes to be aware of:
» Clarifies the requirements for controlling luminaires with JA8 sources
» JA8 elevated temp testing revised to align with ENERGY STAR
» JA8 sources must be labeled “JA8-2019” or “JA8-2019-E”
» Allows a max of 4000K for all JA8 light sources
» Removes the GU24 CFL exemption from JA8
Weems adds, “While these are not like the major changes we have seen in the past, manufacturers and retailers should still take notice.”
A new tier of Title 20 state-regulated LED lamps (SLEDs) became effective on July 1, 2019. This raised the minimum compliance score and mini- mum efficacy required for SLEDs. CRI is no longer required to be 90+ CRI (+R9>50) for T20 lamps. SLED in T20 require >82 CRI and with R1-R8>72.
There is a major change for small-diameter direc- tional lamps (SDDLs) since there is now no explicit
THE GOOD:
The California law grants residents access to data held by companies, to have that data removed, and to prohibit the sale of personal data. The law also states that only a customer can sue if there is proof of harm as a result of a breach.
CRI requirement in T20, rather the compliance score combining efficacy and CRI. Similarly, Title 24 no longer requires 90 CRI for JA8. Looking for- ward, the California Energy Commission (CEC) is looking to have Title 20 set performance require- ments for non-regulated GSFL (fluorescent tubes).
In addition, there is a new cybersecurity law in California (called “CCPA”) that can impact smart lighting products that collect consumer data.
Weems reveals, “The way cybersecurity has always been handled is no longer satisfactory. Consumers continue to do more online – by direct and indirect interaction – and the practices used to protect user data needs modernizing. It has become too easy for companies to collect, store, sell, or lose user data. It seems like every day a new breach of user data has occurred. In hopes of preventing these breaches as well as giving con- sumers better access to the information collected by online companies, the EU and California have taken swift action to enact broad cybersecurity protections.”
Weems adds, “With any government action there will be some good and some bad.”
THE BAD:
CCPA applies not only to large tech companies based throughout the Golden State, but also to small and mid-sized businesses, online and brick-and-mortar businesses, and companies (outside of California) across all industries regardless of physical location. The reach of the CCPA is unabashedly vast and is proving to be a compliance nightmare for small and mid-sized businesses. Furthermore, the CCPA has al- ready proven unworkable, as one bill addressing its many shortcomings has been rushed through the legislature. Other complications remain outstanding. CCPA is expected to take effect on January 1, 2020.
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