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You manufacture GPS pet trackers in the US. Your tracker communicates over the internet — Art. 3(3)(d) applies. If the companion app links location data to a user account, Art. 3(3)(e) applies too.

Your GPS pet tracker uses WiFi, BLE, or cellular connectivity to transmit location data to a companion app. Under Art. 1(1), any radio equipment that can communicate over the internet — directly or via any other equipment — must comply with Art. 3(3)(d). A tracker that sends GPS coordinates via BLE to a phone app which transmits them to a cloud server communicates indirectly over the internet. If the app requires a user account with name or email, the location data becomes personal data — Art. 3(3)(e) applies. REDCheck generates the 5 documents. 30 minutes. €99.

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Directive 2014/53/EU · Art. 3(3)(d)(e)(f) · Art. 21 + Annex V · Art. 18 + Annex VI · Art. 10(9) + Annex VII · Delegated Reg. (EU) 2022/30 · EN 18031-1, -2, -3

Cybersecurity documentation for GPS pet trackers: the numbers

GPS trackers are radio equipment under Art. 2(1) of Directive 2014/53/EU — they intentionally emit and receive radio waves.

Art. 3(3)(d)
Network protection — applies to ALL internet-connected radio equipment, including GPS trackers
Art. 3(3)(e)
Personal data protection — applies if the tracker processes personal data (location data linked to identifiable persons via app)
€99 (~$108)
Per product model. REDCheck. Vs $5,500–$11,000 at a European lab.

What REDCheck does with your product data

You enter your product specifications. REDCheck structures the cybersecurity documentation requirement by requirement, following the EN 18031 categories.

1
Company details
Legal name, role under Directive 2014/53/EU, country, EU contact.
2
Product classification
Determines applicable requirements: Art. 3(3)(d), (e) and/or (f).
3
Cybersecurity assessment
EN 18031 categories: access control, authentication, secure comms, updates, vulnerability management.
4
Risk assessment
Structured risk table per applicable requirement.
5
EU Declaration of Conformity
Art. 18 + Annex VI. Basis for CE marking.
6
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5 PDFs. Add to technical file. Retain 10 years (Art. 10(4)).

Three mistakes GPS pet tracker manufacturers make about EU cybersecurity

COMMON MISTAKE

"It’s a pet product, not a 'computer' — cybersecurity doesn’t apply"

Art. 1(1) applies to ANY radio equipment that communicates over the internet. Product category is irrelevant. A $25 GPS pet tracker has the same documentation obligation as a $500 industrial gateway.

COMMON MISTAKE

"The tracker only uses BLE — it doesn’t connect to the internet"

If the BLE tracker connects to a phone app that transmits data to a cloud server, the tracker communicates over the internet via any other equipment (Art. 1(1)). The indirect connection counts.

COMMON MISTAKE

"Location data is about the pet, not the person — Art. 3(3)(e) doesn’t apply"

If the companion app links location data to a user account (name, email), the location data becomes personal data under GDPR Art. 4(1). The fact that the device is attached to a pet does not change the data classification.

What's in the ZIP

5 PDF documents per product model. Each cites the exact article of Directive 2014/53/EU that it covers.

1

Product Classification

Art. 1, Del. Reg. (EU) 2022/30 + Art. 3(3), Dir. 2014/53/EU.

2

Cybersecurity Technical Documentation

Art. 21 + Annex V.

3

Risk Assessment

Arts. 3(3)(d) and (e).

4

EU Declaration of Conformity

Art. 18 + Annex VI.

5

Simplified Declaration + Label

Art. 10(9) + Annex VII.

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What you pay

🧾 EUROPEAN LAB
$5,500–$11,000
Per model. 3–6 months.
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€99 (~$108)
5 documents. 30 minutes.

Technical documentation and third-party testing: two layers

● LAYER 1

Cybersecurity technical documentation (Annex V)

5 PDF documents. 30 min. €99. Art. 21 prerequisite for any conformity route.

∅ LAYER 2

Conformity assessment by a Notified Body

If you fully apply EN 18031, self-declare via Module A (Annex II). If not, Art. 17(4) requires third-party involvement.

We do not sell testing. We do not sell consulting. We sell the tool that structures your cybersecurity documentation.

What happens without cybersecurity documentation

Art. 46 of Directive 2014/53/EU requires effective, proportionate and dissuasive penalties.

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Market withdrawal
Immediate

Arts. 40(1), 40(4) and 43.

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Germany
€3,000–€30,000

Produktsicherheitsgesetz.

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Amazon EU listing removal
Revenue loss

Amazon requires conformity documentation.

Alternatives

AlternativeCostWhat you get
European lab$5,500–$11,000/model3–6 months.
US consultant$8,000–$20,000/modelMay not know EN 18031.
Assemble yourself$0 (your time)EN 18031 has 600+ pages.
REDCheck€99 (~$108)5 documents, 30 min, per model

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What REDCheck guarantees and what it does not

REDCheck generates a document structured under Art. 21 and Annex V of Directive 2014/53/EU based on the information you enter. The truthfulness, accuracy and completeness of that information is your responsibility as manufacturer of the radio equipment.

We guarantee that the document structure follows Art. 21 and Annex V of Directive 2014/53/EU and that the legal references cited are correct as of the latest verification date.

REDCheck is not legal advice. For specific situations, consult a lawyer or specialised regulatory consultancy.

Frequently asked questions

My tracker uses LTE/4G, not WiFi. Does Art. 3(3)(d) still apply?
Yes. Art. 1(1) applies to any radio equipment that communicates over the internet, regardless of radio technology. LTE, 4G, NB-IoT, WiFi, BLE with indirect connection — all qualify.
My tracker has no app — it just sends SMS with GPS coordinates. Does the Delegated Regulation apply?
If the tracker communicates ONLY via SMS and does not connect to the internet in any way, Art. 3(3)(d) may not apply. However, if it also has a firmware update mechanism via the internet, or connects to a cloud service, Art. 3(3)(d) applies.
Can I use Module A (self-declaration)?
Yes, if you fully apply EN 18031. Art. 17(3)(a) allows Module A.
What happens when the CRA replaces RED?
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30 will be repealed from 11 December 2027.
Is it a subscription?
No. One-time payment. Each license includes a 30-day editing window and up to 10 regenerations. The 5 PDF documents you download are yours permanently.
Can I request a refund?
Under Art. 16(m) of Directive (EU) 2011/83 on consumer rights, by activating the license you give express consent to the immediate generation of the digital content, waiving the 14-day right of withdrawal. Refunds are accepted only for reproducible technical failures reported to hello@solidwaretools.com within 14 days of purchase.
What if the regulation changes?
If Directive 2014/53/EU, Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30 or the EN 18031 standards change during your license validity period, you can regenerate the documents with the updated version of the generator at no additional cost.
⚠️ Important notice: REDCheck is a documentary self-assessment tool, not legal advice or a third-party audit. The document is generated from the data you enter. The accuracy of the data is your responsibility under Art. 10(1) of Directive 2014/53/EU. REDCheck does not replace a conformity assessment by a Notified Body where required under Art. 17(4) of the Directive.

Your GPS pet tracker is radio equipment. The EU requires cybersecurity documentation. Generate it in 30 minutes.

Five PDF documents. Art. 21 and Annex V fully structured. Directive 2014/53/EU. Your product data never leaves your computer.

€99 per product (~$108)
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