The European Commission published the preliminary results of its IoT sector inquiry and tech giants come under pressure for the alleged “gatekeeper” role that their voice assistant apps (such as Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant) play in smart homes and with other connected consumer devices. The EU sector inquiry has so far collected over 200 … Continue Reading
In the first state Attorney General action against a wireless security company for failing to implement adequate security in its Internet of Things (IoT) devices, the New York Attorney General recently settled with wireless lock company Safetech. According to the settlement, there were alleged security shortcomings despite the fact that the company promised “Privacy When … Continue Reading
Two connected toys, My Friend Cayla and i-Que robot, by Genesis have been receiving trans-Atlantic attention this month for alleged privacy, security and advertising law violations. On December 6, 2016, public interest organizations in the U.S. and European Union submitted complaints to the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and EU Data Protection Authorities (“DPAs”). The complaints … Continue Reading
