Lecture 15 - IoT and Privacy

what is the internet of things (IoT)

Intelligent interactivity between human and things to exchange information & knowledge for new value creation.

IoT allows objects to be sensed and controlled remotely across existing network infrastructure, creating opportunities for more direct integration between the physical world and computer-based systems, and resulting in improved efficiency, accuracy and economic benefit.

3 steps of IoT

Information is collected by sensors

information is transmitted through networks

Information is analyzed by machines or people

Potential pros of IoT

Reduce cost

New revenue potential

improve performance

Create innovative services

Privacy

ability of individuals to control how their personal information is collected, managed and used

How can our information be collected

Areas where you are required to put your information

Your actions are tracked

Public records

Information gets leaked from a data breach