WHAT IS NDAA COMPLIANCE?
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is legislation that Congress passes each year to make changes to the policies and organization of United States defense agencies and provide guidance on how military funding can be spent.
How does NDAA impact security cameras?
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) restricts the use, procurement, or sale of certain brands of surveillance equipment for federal agencies. Federal agencies are prohibited from purchasing equipment from these brands, but they can’t do business with contractors that use surveillance technology from backlisted products.
List of NDAA compliant brands
Even government agencies find it difficult to assure NDAA compliance since many brands employ products or components from other manufacturers. On the other hand, some manufacturers have gone above and beyond to ensure that their surveillance systems are NDAA-compliant cameras.
NDAA compliant manufacturers include:
The NDAA specifically bans security camera brands, including Dahua, Hikvision, and Huawei. The ban also includes any brands that may function under or as part of these companies, including brands affiliated with these companies.
What if my cameras aren’t NDAA compliant?
If you’re not a government-funded agency or have contracts with government agencies, you’re under no obligation to purchase NDAA-compliant hardware. It is, however, strongly advised that you use NDAA-compliant hardware. In addition, if you’re working with a vendor, they should be able to confirm that they exclusively employ components from whitelisted sources for cameras, sensors, and other devices.