Research Article
The Internet of Things and Privacy Concerns: The Applicability of the GDPR Transparency Principle to the Internet of Things
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2023
Pages:
35-40
Received:
23 September 2023
Accepted:
1 November 2023
Published:
28 December 2023
Abstract: The use of the "Internet of Things" (IoT) is rapidly increasing. The European Union (EU) is expected to make major investments in areas such as smart homes, personal health and wearables, smart energy, smart cities and smart mobility. IoT applications are emerging in many areas such as healthcare, transportation and traffic control, public space and environmental monitoring, social interaction, personalized shopping and commerce, home automation and more. These IoT devices are constantly collecting vast amounts of personal data, such as location data and health data, in order to function properly or to optimize and customize their services. IoT is defined by connectivity and linking services, tailored to the specific needs of users. Objects and services must interconnect and share data about specific users in order to provide connected services, not just the direct interaction of users with specific nodes. Networked seamless services are not possible without repeated and consistent user identification. However, the pursuit of user identification and personalization comes with privacy risks. Privacy is a major concern as the Internet of Things develops, especially in regard to information to users and consent. Data collection devices and all necessary information about them should be made available electronically to all data subjects within range of the devices, with the data subjects being able to reply electronically and express their own privacy preferences as well. In this paper, examples of technologies and initiatives are presented and discussed in light of the GDPR and additionally, the WP29 recommendations are discussed.
Abstract: The use of the "Internet of Things" (IoT) is rapidly increasing. The European Union (EU) is expected to make major investments in areas such as smart homes, personal health and wearables, smart energy, smart cities and smart mobility. IoT applications are emerging in many areas such as healthcare, transportation and traffic control, public space an...
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