FTC Issues New Privacy and Security Report On the Internet of Things
In advance of what will likely be a flood of interconnected devices to soon hit the market, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) today announced the release of a new report on the Internet of Things...
View ArticleFTC Announces “Concrete Steps” for Internet of Things Privacy and Security
As the vast array of internet-connected devices mushrooms, and technologies permit those devices to communicate with one another, calls for privacy and security can be heard. On the heels of a recent...
View ArticleInternet of Things Report Released by the FTC
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) yesterday released its staff report on the Internet of Things (IoT). The report summarizes the FTC’s November 2013 workshop, “The Internet of Things: Privacy and...
View ArticleFTC Internet of Things Report Outlines Privacy and Security Recommendations...
Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission released a staff report on the Internet of Things (“IoT”) that provides best practice recommendations for addressing privacy and security risks associated with...
View ArticleIt’s Data Privacy Day 2015
Today is Data Privacy Day, and as you might expect, we have a few bits and bytes for you. Use the Opportunity Data Privacy Day is another opportunity to push out a note to employees regarding their...
View ArticleWhat the FTC Worries About with Nest, FitBit, and Privacy in the Internet of...
The FTC has officially released a report on their recommendations for the Internet of Things. And the number-one thing on their priorities? Privacy. Credit: Green Energy Futures The Internet of things...
View ArticleFTC Report Offers Privacy and Security Guidance for ‘Internet of Things’
On Tuesday, January 27, the FTC issued a 71-page Staff Report on the privacy and security issues with the Internet of Things. As we’ve noted in our previous blog posts, the Internet of Things (“IoT”)...
View ArticleFTC Issues Landmark Report On Internet of Things
The FTC has released its much anticipated report on the Internet of Things (“IoT”) – a topic that has been top-of-mind for many companies. The FTC’s report, “Internet of Things: Privacy & Security...
View ArticleFTC Offers Privacy and Security Guidance for Medical Devices in ‘Internet of...
On January 27, the FTC issued a 71-page Staff Report on the privacy and security issues with the Internet of Things. As we’ve noted in our previous blog posts, the Internet of Things (“IoT”) refers to...
View ArticleThe Internet of Things: the Inevitable Collision with Product Liability
The IoT – Internet of Things – is undergoing a rapid development that will continue to transform how we interact, conduct business and live our lives. The movement toward IoT’s ubiquitous application...
View ArticleInternet of Things Risks Addressed by FTC
The Federal Trade Commission recently released a detailed report on the “Internet of Things,” highlighting its view of the associated security risks and benefits of expanding connectivity. The FTC’s...
View ArticleHow Far Does the “Internet of Things” Reach?
With the FTC’s 2015 report “Internet of Things: Privacy & Security in a Connected World” (“Report”) the idea that more than just computers and phones are able to connect to the Internet. In fact,...
View ArticleFTC Report On the Internet of Things Urges Companies to Adopt Privacy and...
On January 27, 2015, the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a report discussing privacy and data security in consumer devices connected to the internet. The Internet of Things (IoT)...
View ArticleThe Internet of Things – It’s All About the Data, Right?
A few weeks ago, the FTC released a report on the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT refers to “things” such as devices or sensors – other than computers, smartphones, or tablets – that connect, communicate...
View ArticleFTC Offers Ways to Navigate Privacy and Internet of Things
“Please be aware that if your spoken words include personal or other sensitive information, that information will be among the data captured and transmitted to a third party.” The line comes straight...
View ArticleOn the Internet of Things, and Designing Privacy and Security into Devices
A few weeks ago, the FTC released a report on the Internet of Things (IoT) which provides critical guidance for all companies and presents valuable information for manufacturers on designing privacy...
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