IOT Knowledge Center
About This IoT Knowledge Center and IoT Regulations
This knowledge center of IoT regulations follows closely the evolvement of the Internet of Things ( IoT ) new era from technological, regulatory and legal perspectives. It includes news, reports and analysis of recent developments.
What is IoT?
By 2020, 50 billion products and devices will transform from still objects to communicating devices, which receive messages and environmental data, transmit the data to remote servers for “Big-Data” analysis, and perform machine to machine transactions with other devices. The emerging reality includes an enormous number of sensors, which will be installed on roads, in offices, in cars, in private homes, in clothes, on wearable devices and even by implantation under the skin.
The Internet of Things phenomenon, sometimes referred to as the “Internet of Everything”, is expected to have a huge impact on social life, commerce, interpersonal relationships and human rights. It invites innovation and technological development as significant as those brought by the internet in late 20th century and the beginning of the 21st. Yet, the Internet of things is expected to create major challenges which will require theoretical thinking, public discussion and actual implementation.
The main goal is clear – creating social, economic and legal models to support the development of connected devices, while deploying proper measures to cope with adverse effects.
Recent Legal Developments
Barcelona’s New Ethical Digital Standards
Barcelona Introduces Ethical Digital Standards Barcelona has been working for over 2 years on its Open Digitisation Plan and one of the important results are
Amsterdam- Digital city framework
Amsterdam’s “Tada, Clarity about Data” Manifest Amsterdam is developing an ambitious policy framework, called “the digital city,” including proposals on data minimization, open by default,
Smart Cities Coalition for Digital Rights
Cities Coalition for Digital Rights group of three world-class smart cities – New York City, Amsterdam and Barcelona – recently launched a new initiative known
NIST- IoT-Enabled Smart City Framework (the Framework).
NIST Smart City Framework The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and partners, including the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), have
Internet of Things, Smart Cities and Communities – ITU-T Study
ITU-T Study Group 20 – Internet of Things, Smart Cities and Communities The study groups of the International Telecommunication Union’s Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) assemble
Spanish Association for Standardization
The Spanish Association for Standardization Released a New Specification – UNE 0060:2018 Industry 4.0. Digitisation Management System (the Specification) The primary objective of the Specification
The World Economic Forum Published an Industrial IoT Safety and Security Protocol
The Industrial IoT Safety and Security Protocol generate an understanding of how insurance, which plays an integral part in the incentive structures of cybersecurity
The Industrial Internet Consortium Published an IoT Security Maturity Model
This document, the “IoT Security Maturity Model: Description and Intended Use” (SMM) is the first of two documents covering the SMM and provides an introduction
The Industrial Internet Consortium Published an Industrial IoT Security Framework
The Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) released an Industrial IoT Security Framework (IISF) which identifies and explains how risks associated with security and privacy threats may
The Industrial Internet Consortium Published an Industrial IoT Analytics Framework
The Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) released an Industrial IoT Analytics Framework (IIAF) which provides guidance and assistance in the development, documentation, communication, and deployment of
Illinois Supreme Court Overturns Decision in Illinois’ Landmark Biometric Privacy Case
In 2016, the Six Flags Entertainment Corporation was sued for using a fingerprinting process when issuing passes to the Six Flags Amusement Park in Illinois.
Japanese Government May Hack Civilians’ IoT Devices
With the growing of security issues associated with the development of IoT technology, on January 28, 2019, the Japanese government enacted a law which
NIST Surveys and Assesses Broad Landscape of IoT Cybersecurity Standards in Interagency Report
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published NISTIR 8200: Interagency Report on the Status of International Cybersecurity Standardization for the Internet of
New Internet of Things (IoT) NIST Draft Publication Provides Welcomed Guidance
The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) has recently issued an introductory document addressing the privacy risks involved with IoT. The Draft NISTIR 8228,
EU Publishes a Draft Ethics Guidelines for Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence
On December 18, 2018 the European Commission published a draft ethics guidelines for trustworthy AI. The guidelines are voluntary and constitute a working document that
Blackberry releases guidelines for “Driverless Cars”
Blackberry has laid down a framework of guidelines for driverless cars’ manufacturers while addressing the challenges related to cybersecurity. BlackBerry published the guidelines with a
California Introduces New IoT Security Law
California has introduced a first of its kind legislation regarding regulation of IoT devices’ cybersecurity standards which will effective as of January 2020. The new
China’s Internet Censorship Agency to Start Regulating Blockchain Firms From February 2019
China’s internet censorship agency has approved a set of regulations for blockchain service providers that will come into effect as of February 2019. Failure to
UK Govt Launches a Code of Practice for IoT Security
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) of UK have issued new procedures to combat the
ICC Policy Primer on the Internet of Everything
“… Specifically, emerging technologies are expected to have a profound economic impact. McKinsey estimates that the Internet of things (IoT) can have a total
Cybersecurity Guidance for Securing IoT
For the First Time in the Private Sector: NIST Publishes a New Draft That Provides Cybersecurity Guidance for Securing IoT to Private Businesses The
Drones and Cyberlaw – What’s Next
People and Drones 2017 -The Next Generation. We are delighted to be part of the agenda of the “People and Drones 2017”- The Israeli annual
US Commerce department issued a green paper outlining guiding principles for IoT initiatives
US Commerce department issued a green paper outlining guiding principles for IoT initiatives The paper also identifies four broad areas of engagement to advance these principles: 1.
FCC Cyber Security Guide
FCC Cyber Security Guide The FCC report address to cybersecurity and refers specifically to the gap between user expectations regarding IoT device security and the
US Commerce department -principles for IoT
US Commerce department issued a green paper outlining guiding principles for IoT initiatives The paper also identifies four broad areas of engagement to advance these principles: 1.
Israel – Drones regulation
A Call to Reduce Privacy-by-Design into Practice to Tackle Privacy Risks by Drones and IOT Is it high time for technology-driven regulation? Unmanned areal vehicles
Cybersecurity for Connected Cars
Best Practices for Connected Cars The US Department of Transportation – the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the Cybersecurity Best Practices for Modern Vehicles
Drones Regulation
Will Drones be Regulated? On January 3, 2017, the Science and Technology Committee at the Israeli parliament (‘Knesset’) will hold a hearing about the
NSTAC Report on IOT
THE US PRESIDENT’S NATIONAL SECURITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT ON IOT The NSTAC determined that there is a small—and rapidly closing—window to ensure that
Cybersecurity in Medical Devices
Postmarket Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices The FDA issues a Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff on Postmarket Management of
Presidential Memorandum: Unmanned Aircraft
Presidential Memorandum: Unmanned Aircraft Systems On February 2015 the White House published the presidential memorandum on promoting Economic Competitiveness While Safeguarding Privacy, Civil Rights, and
BITAG Internet of Things (IoT) Security and Privacy Recommendations
The Broadband Internet Technical Advisory Group (BITAG) released a new report regarding how to protect smart home devices. From the analysis made in the report and the
The US DHS published “Strategic Principles For Securing The Internet Of Things”
The Department of Homeland Security published a document that specified six strategic principles that Homeland Security believes will help stakeholders stop hackers from tampering with
The Alliance and Global Automakers released Consumer Privacy Protection Principles
The Alliance and Global Automakers released Consumer Privacy Protection Principles The Alliance and Global Automakers have issued a set of privacy Principles for automakers. The
The FCC is about to increase the IOT Regulation
Following senator Warner’s questions Rregard the October 2016 Mirai botnet attack on connected DVR’s & Cameras , the FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler declare that a
NIST guidelines for protecting the security of connected devies
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) published their guidelines for protecting the security of connected devies. The guidelines describe the principles and concepts
Secure your IOT Seminar
IOT SECURITY SEMINAR Dan Or-Hof will attend an experts panel in a LogTel and AppSec Labs IoT Security Seminar. The Seminar will take place at
The government’s role in IOT regulation
As cars and critical infrastructure become more connected the government can help by promoting security research and creating standards, this voices as been heared by
CNIL toward launching a compliance program for connected cars
CNIL toward launching a compliance program for connected cars According to CNIL the work should be completed next spring. However some elements of the program
New Voluntary Guidelines for Cars Manufacturer
How to protect cars from hackers? NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) launched voluntary best practices on cybersecurity for automakers. According to senators Markey and
IoT – How to protect yourself when using connected devices
IoT – How to protect yourself when using connected devices The UK Information Commissioner released a guidance on how users of Internet of Things should
Ernst & Young Report: The Internet of Things Will Control The Media Sector Soon.
according to A&E new report, IOT devices, equipped with sensors that collect information about users, will enable advertisers to effectively appeal to the desired target
The Industrial Internet of Things
Manufacturing giants such as GE anf Hitachi already started investing great amounts of money into dedicated research and software platforms to make the most of
The Federal Trade Commision Believes It’s Too Soon to Enact New IOT Legislation
According to a new docoment filed by the staff of the FTC’s bureau of consumer protection and office of policy planning, the general authorities who
Amazon Launches the AWS IOT Button
The button can be programmed to perform any action that can be done via the Internet. By clicking the button user can, for example, order
10 Mergers and Acquisitions of IOT Companies
In 2016 were more than 20 mergers and acquisitions of companies in the field of IOT. According to a study by Strategy Analytics are the
New Study – Top IOT Patenet Holders
ccording to the study, Qualcomm and Intel own the largest number of patents in the field of IOT Read More- http://qz.com/690171/qualcomm-patents-internet-of-things/
10 Most Desired Skills for Employees in the Field of IOT
According to a study by Gartner, the shortage of employees with the necessary skills is one of the biggest obstacles faced by organizations who are
Why Broadcom Withdrew from the Field of IOT?
Broadcom has sold its business in the field of IOT. The reason for this is that in order to produce a substantial profit from the
The four challenges that IOT technology needs to overcome
Before the Internet of Things can really take off In 2016, the IOT will need to deal with 4 issues: 1. Consumer education 2. A
How IoT will effect supply chain
A new study states: IOT will disrupt supply chain operations in several key ways in the near future. The research examine sa number of issues
India and IoT
Nasscom VP: by 2020 India plans to capture one-fifth of the global IOT market The statement was made at the launch of Nasscom IoT Centre
IOT Security Issues
UK Survey: 66% of Consumers is Very Concerned from IOT Security Issues According to BullGuard ( mobile and internet security company) survey of over 6,000
IOT Sex Toys
Warning: IOT Sex Toys can be Hacked according to security researchers hackers can easily take control of sex toys that are connected to the internet.
Dveployment of IoT
At&t advises companies – Separate the deployment of IoT from your regular IT network In order to prevent hackers to carry out a large-scale attack
Internet of Things & Education
How the Internet of Things will Affect Education? The use of IoT is expected to rise significantly in education. By using IoT educators will
Monitoring of Cargo
ORBCOMM is launching a new application for tracking and monitoring of cargo. Based on your knowledge of logistics and transportation company providing M2M solution accessible
Smart Cities
The development of smart cities passes through smart communities Smart communities use the same models which are planned for smart cities, based on the
IoT device
Ericsson changes its prediction regarding cellular IoT device in use in year 2020 In 2010 Ericsson made an evaluation in which it predicts that in
IOT Technologies
Gartner Points Out Ten leading IOT Technologies for the Years 2017 and 2018 Gartner indicates ten leading IoT technologies, including IoT security, IoT Device
FDA’s Guidance for Postmarket Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices
On January 22, 2016, the FDA released a draft of its recommendations for managing postmarket cybersecurity vulnerabilities for marketed medical devices. The draft outlines the
Roadmap for IoT Success
Roadmap for IoT Success The successful evolution of the Internet of Things requires telecom providers to address these issues: Gaining critical mass of information, Standardized
The “Things” Network – Citizens-Owned Nonprofit IoT Network
The “Things” Network – Citizens-Owned Nonprofit IoT Network “The Things Network” was launched in the Netherlands with the goal of building an open, decentralized and crowdsourced
By 2018, 20% of businesses will use digital security services to protect IoT initiatives
By 2018, 20% of businesses will use digital security services to protect IoT initiatives Relying on HP, Gartner and others, a cyber-security report concludes that
Technavio reports: privacy and security issues pose a threat to the growth rate of the M2M U.S health market
Technavio reports: privacy and security issues pose a threat to the growth rate of the M2M U.S health market August 28, 2015 Half of the
Senators Introduce the SPY CAR act to Protect Drivers from Auto Security, Privacy Risks
The Security and Privacy in Your Car Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), members of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, introduced
Enterprise in the IoT Era
Enterprise in the IoT Era Use of smart meters can achieve significant cost savings of the “thing” itself and its insurance costs as well because
The IoT Road Map of Malaysia Revealed
The IoT Road Map of Malaysia Revealed MIMOS, the national R&D center in ICT of Malaysia plan to set Malaysia as a regional IoT hub
Monitization of Software in the IoT Products
Monitization of Software in the IoT Products A recent Gartner study, “Market Trends: Move beyond Homegrown Licensing and Entitlement as the IoT Creates New Revenue for Software”
IoT Analytics- Predicting the Future with Big Data
IoT Analytics- Predicting the Future with Big Data July 12, 2015 SAP- the German company predicts that four key verticals in the Middle East which
Cable companies go IoT
Cable companies go IoT July 4, 2015 In the future cable TV customers will use their TV set-top boxes as hubs for IoT appliances. This
Intel developed 7 years lasting IoT Chips
Intel developed 7 years lasting IoT Chips Add NewThe chips can produce strong graphics performance and low power consumptions Story here Read More – eWeek
