CAUTION Act of 2023

The CAUTION Act of 2023 requires app sellers to clearly inform users at the time of download or update if a mobile application is banned for government devices under existing law (Public Law 117-328, which targets Chinese-owned apps). This applies specifically to apps prohibited for use on government-owned devices, directly affecting app developers and distributors who sell such applications. The law treats violations as deceptive business practices under the FTC Act, enabling the Federal Trade Commission to enforce disclosure requirements with penalties up to $46,517 per violation. The bill focuses on transparency for users and enforcement against non-compliant app sellers, without altering the underlying ban on Chinese-owned apps.