Privacy in the context of IoT is used to refer to the protection of individual rights to choose how and by whom their data is consumed, stored, analyzed, or monetized. Privacy is protected by law in many countries and is a prime mover of regulations like the GDPR. IoT is especially pertinent to digital privacy because of the potential for passive sensors to collect data without the knowledge or consent of individuals.
Privacy
Privacy in the context of IoT is used to refer to the protection of individual rights to choose how and by whom their data is consumed, stored, analyzed, or monetized. Privacy is protected by law in many countries and is a prime mover of regulations like the GDPR. IoT is especially pertinent to digital privacy because of the potential for passive sensors to collect data without the knowledge or consent of individuals.