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ARTICLE · 09 FEBRUARY 2015

US FTC Recommends Self-Regulation For IoT

The US Federal Trade Commission issued a report this week on the Internet of Things (IoT), with steps for businesses to ‘enhance and protect consumers’ privacy and security’.

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Margaret Tofalides
Margaret Tofalides
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The US Federal Trade Commission issued a report this week on the Internet of Things (IoT), with steps for businesses to 'enhance and protect consumers' privacy and security'. The report recommends technology-neutral (not IoT specific) legislation coupled with self-regulation and suggests that security is built into the devices at the outset, "security by design". The report has been largely commended for its stance which remains vigilant about privacy, but allows for innovation.

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