Chapter 21: Ethical Considerations in IoT
Abstract: Ethical issues related to the Internet of Things (IoT) primarily center around data privacy, where personal information collected by connected devices could be misused, with examples like a smart home system collecting excessive data on residents' daily routines without their informed consent, potentially leading to privacy violations. Key IoT ethical issues with examples: Data Privacy: A smart wearable device collecting health data without clear user consent on how that data is stored and used. Informed Consent: A smart thermostat automatically adjusting temperature based on user presence without explicit permission to access location data. Surveillance and Monitoring: Security cameras in public spaces potentially being used for excessive surveillance beyond their intended purpose. Algorithmic Bias: A facial recognition system disproportionately identifying individuals from certain demographics due to biased training data. Lack of Tra...