How WPC ETA Certification Secures RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Device Privacy in India

Need To Protect RFID Device Privacy: Overview?

The tremendously growing instances of digital data breaches, privacy violation, etc. are not a new thing in this Digital Era. The WPC ETA Certification is applicable on every Bluetooth device, smartphone, smart home gadgets and other RFID device to assure their operation within the specific bandwidth coverage mentioned by DoT.?

The DoT has mandated WPC ETA Approval on RF devices after noticing some of the shocking instances of WPC ETA Regulatory violations listed below-?

• A popular E-commerce company was sent a warning notice after noticing that it was using unauthorized Radio Frequency bandwidth meant for RFID devices?
• A leading healthcare company was legally sued in 2019, for using an RFID device with patient tracking facility enabled. The DoT imposed a hefty penalty on the hospital for accessing de-licensed RF wavelength without having WPC ETA Certification in India.??

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Role of WPC ETA Certification on Every Bluetooth and RF Devices?

• Assuring WPC ETA approval on every wireless and Bluetooth devices
• Mandating every user of RF devices to comply with WPC’s Radio Frequency emission guidelines?
• Easy access to the Indian market as an importer or manufacturer of Bluetooth devices operating under WPC guidelines
• Enhances credibility among targeted customers in the domestic market?

Primary Categories of WPC ETA Certification Approved by DoT

The Department of Telecommunications issues WPC ETA Certification in India for a wide array of Bluetooth and wireless devices operating through RF Identification Network. Consequently, WPC ETA approval is given on the following categories-?

• License needed for businesses that are not involved in offering network services, like cable TV providers
• License needed for businesses utilizing radio frequencies for wireless communications like cable services, DTH (Direct-to-Home) services, etc.?
• Licenses for specific type Equipment Type Approval that requires relevant RLO’s, like Drones and unique camera?

Necessity of RF Test Report in WPC ETA Certification

The RF Test report reflects the quality of the RFID devices that passed WPC ETA approval. The approval is necessary for WPC ETA licensing due to some of the reasons listed below-

• Helping in verifying Radio transmission frequencies to get an assurance that the utilized spectrum is not causing interference with any other frequency band
• Easy to conduct a wide range of broadcasts like Wi-Fi, PMR Radio, cellular devices, etc. by adhering to the frequency standard of WPC law.?
• The RF testing report issued by ILAC accredited or NABL accredited labs assures that every wireless or Bluetooth device operating under de-licensed frequency bands
• Manufacturers and importers of RFID devices need RF test reports to get WPC ETA Certification followed by its approval on products for selling in the Indian market.??

Necessary Documents Mandatory For WPC ETA Certification?

• Company Registration?
• GST Registration Certificate?
• ID and Address Proof?
• Radiofrequency Test Report accredited in 17025 foreign labs?
• Letter of Authorization?
• Technical Details about the Product?
• IEC Certificate?
• Purchase Order before importing RFID device?
• Online Fee receipt?

Conclusion

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