Scientologists Clash with Right to Repair Movement
The organization representing Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard's works has petitioned the U.S. Federal Government to make it illegal to bypass software locks for repairing a specific set of electronic devices, potentially including the "E-Meter" used in Scientology. The petition opposes the renewal of an exemption to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act that allows consumers to hack their personal electronics for repair purposes. This exemption is necessary due to manufacturers implementing software locks and DRM systems that prevent unauthorized repairs.