NDAA
- What is the NDAA and does it apply in the UK?
Section 889 of the FY2019 NDAA prohibits the acquisition of certain covered telecommunications equipment and services by U.S. executive agencies and prohibits prime contractors from using certain covered telecommunications equipment and services. The statute is intended to apply to video surveillance equipment that is used for the purpose of public safety, security of U.S. Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, and to apply to designated entities that the U.S. Government believes to be “owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government certain countries of concern, including China.
Dahua Technology does not believe we should be on the “Covered Entities” list under the NDAA 2019 Section 889.
The NDAA does not apply to installations in the UK and has no impact on UK customers. At Dahua, we are committed to serving the UK market with our state-of-the-art products and services, creating a safe and smarter environment.
- Does Dahua’s inclusion on the “Covered Entities” list under the NDAA 2019 mean that it is banned in the US market?
No. We are legally authorised to conduct business with any American individuals, businesses or organisations, provided that they are not part of the federal government and do not receive direct federal government funding.