The introduction of the internet in the late 20th
century has changed how we live, work and carry out transactions.
Although internet usage began with computers, it has now extended
to other devices such as cellphones, watches, coffeemakers and even
smart buildings.
The Internet of Things ("IoT") has been described as
"a system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical and
digital machines, objects, animals or people that are provided with
unique identifiers and the ability to transfer data over a network
without requiring human-human or human-computer interaction.[1]" Put simply, IoT is the connection of
devices to the internet; it involves the use of sensor enabled
devices designed to collect data about their environment, which
frequently includes data related to people.[2]
For instance, Amazon introduced the Amazon Echo, a voice-controlled
device that is activated with the voice of the owner of the device
and responds to voice commands.[3]
