IP Law Daily, STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVES: Privacy risks posed by connected devices require attention during design and commercialization, (Nov 18, 2019)

By WK Editorial Staff

Journal article by cybersecurity expert explores privacy and security issues associated with the "Internet of Things."

Connected devices present significant privacy risks due to the massive collection of data, and security risks caused by security deficiencies, human errors, and external attacks, writes privacy and cybersecurity expert Francoise Gilbert, CEO of DataMinding, Inc., in an article addressing legal issues posed by the "Internet of Things," or "IoT." Gilbert explores selected privacy and security issues associated with the development and uses of connected devices; provides a survey of recent cases enforcement actions; discusses legislative developments; and provides practical guidance for use in addressing security and privacy issues in the design and commercialization of connected devices. In particular, Gilbert advises that manufacturers developing an IoT product think about privacy and security as critical features, in connection with both the initial product launch and its upgrades, updates, and patches. She also urges IoT vendors to make sure that the product is presented to the end user with the appropriate disclosures and any necessary requests for consent, as well as instructions on proper settings and security measures.

The article, titled "Connected Devices—Privacy and Cybersecurity Legal Issues," appears in The Licensing Journal, Vol. 39, No. 9, October 2019.

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