Regulators in Canada and the U.S. Signal Increasing Interest in the Internet...
The ‘Internet of Things’ (or IoT, which we have written about before) is generating fresh interest among legislators and regulatory authorities on both sides of the border. Recent initiatives in both...
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The Wild, Distributed World: Get Ready for Radical Infrastructure Changes,...
On May 24 we will be hosting a panel discussion in San Francisco on blockchain and related technologies. Please see below for details on how to register. Every so often—and more frequently now than...
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Privacy Tip #36 – Connected Car Security
A recent Government Accountability Office report outlined vehicle cybersecurity concerns, outlining that hackers can penetrate the technology of vehicles in both long range and short range attacks,...
View ArticleThe Industrial Internet – Legal Issues and Procurement Implications—a Series;...
This is the second entry in a series on the “Industrial Internet,” focusing on the basic elements, legal issues and procurement implications, principally from the perspective of the end user....
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Connected Toys, Augmented Reality As the Next Big (Io)Thing
There has been an uptick in congressional inquiries regarding privacy concerns in the IoT space. And most recently in the gaming world of augmented reality. On Tuesday, Senator Al Franken (D-Minn.)...
View ArticleBrexit: Baroness Neville-Rolfe On Data Implications
At the beginning of July, Baroness Neville-Rolfe gave a speech at the annual Privacy Laws & Business conference, outlining the government’s stance on the implications of Brexit for a range of data...
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You Can’t Do I(o)T Alone!
The strength of the Internet of Things (IoT) is in creating a connected ecosystem of different suppliers, but partnerships cannot be afforded ignoring the potential risks. During an event organized by...
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Backdoors Are Dangerous—Especially When Combined with the Internet of Things
This week, all eyes—Congress and the public, alike—are likely on the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. But they should be keeping a closer eye on the tech at home. Though both major...
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Automotive Industry Organization Releases Recommended Cybersecurity Best...
Auto-ISAC is not alone in its efforts to address potential cybersecurity risks imposed by connected vehicles. As we have previously discussed, in 2015 legislators introduced the SPY Car Act, which...
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Connected and Autonomous Vehicles – Full Speed Ahead or Tapping the Brakes?
The Center for Automotive Research (CAR)’s annual Management Briefing Seminars opened yesterday in Traverse City, Michigan. The afternoon sessions included a robust discussion of “Connected and...
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Electronic Privacy Needs ICPA Update
Privacy advocates won an important victory in July when a federal appeals court ruled to limit the access of the U.S. government to individuals’ e-mail accounts. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the...
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As Consumers Flock Towards Connected Cars, the Wireless Industry Benefits
It is no secret that consumers are increasingly focused on connected cars. In a survey of consumers by Accenture, over 50% of consumers surveyed were already using some connected car services, 57% of...
View ArticleSteptoe Cyberlaw Podcast – Interview with Scott DePasquale
The podcast is back with a bang from hiatus. Our guest, Scott DePasquale, is the CEO of Utilidata, an electric utility IoT and cybersecurity company. Scott talks about his contribution to the Internet...
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The Refrigerator Did It!
When the failure of a smart product leads to a fire, the challenge of how smart home applications should be evaluated and examined as a potential cause becomes a more complex undertaking than the...
View ArticleNTIA Announces Multistakeholder Workshop On IoT Security Patching
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has announced it is convening a series of multistakeholder meetings concerning Internet of Things (IoT) Security Upgradability and...
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Can the FTC Control the Privacy of the IoT (Internet of Things)?
Apparently IoT is leading the FTC (Federal Trade Commission), the government watchdog of privacy, one step closer to broadening the scope of what it believes falls within the definition of “personally...
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Worker Privacy and Security in an Internet of Things
The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the phenomenon of everyday objects like phones, refrigerators, and cars connecting to the internet in order to send and receive data. While the IoT promises a...
View ArticleInternet of Things Technologies Are NOT Privacy Compliant
An investigation run by 26 privacy authorities showed that 60% of the reviewed Internet of Things technologies did not pass the test of compliance with data protection laws. The findings of the...
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Global Sweep Finds Shortfalls in Privacy Protections of IoT Devices
The fourth annual Global Privacy Enforcement Network (GPEN) sweep, which focused on Internet of Things (IoT) devices, found that privacy communications in relation to such devices were generally poor...
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Global Sweep Finds Shortfalls in Privacy Protections of IoT Devices
The fourth annual Global Privacy Enforcement Network (GPEN) sweep, which focused on Internet of Things (IoT) devices, found that privacy communications in relation to such devices were generally poor...
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