Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued a subpoena to Lorex, a security camera company, as part of an investigation into potential risks related to foreign surveillance, the company’s connection with Dahua Technology, and whether Lorex misrepresented the privacy and security features of its products to consumers in Florida.
Attorney General Uthmeier stated, “Florida families deserve straight answers about who touches their data and who controls the code in the devices they put in their homes. The Chinese Communist Party cannot be allowed to spy on American children. Florida will not tolerate it, and we will hold bad actors accountable.”
The subpoena requests documents regarding Lorex’s ownership structure, including information on intermediate owners and affiliates. It also seeks details about relationships and contracts with third parties involved in manufacturing, firmware development, mobile applications, software updates, and the origin of components used in Lorex cameras sold within the state.
Additionally, authorities are demanding records that clarify where software updates originate from, identify individuals or entities with access to source code for camera firmware, specify cloud platform providers and data center locations handling U.S. consumer data, and detail any known security vulnerabilities or breaches involving Lorex products. The company is also required to disclose what steps have been taken to address such issues.
Further information sought includes documents concerning marketing claims about privacy and security made by Lorex, product FAQs provided to customers, filings with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), sales volumes within Florida over specific time periods, and contracts with retailers selling Lorex products both nationally and within Florida.
Officials emphasized that this is an ongoing investigation. Issuing a subpoena does not mean there has been any determination of wrongdoing by Lorex at this stage.
Consumers who believe they may have been misled regarding product privacy or security can file complaints through MyFloridaLegal.com or call 1-866-9-NO-SCAM.
