Is data really new oil?
Kate Carruthers In the past I used this analogy of data being the new oil in several presentations in the context of showing people that there was an awful lot of it…
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Internet of Things and beyond: cyber-physical systems
The new industrial revolution is a cyber-physical systems revolution. The Internet of Things (IoT) forms a foundation for this cyber-physical systems revolution and it is driving the biggest shift in…
Why privacy on the internet of things doesn’t scare me
The debate about the internet of things often centres on privacy, but here is why privacy on the internet of things doesn’t scare me as much as digital rights management.…
Internet of things, data security and privacy
I’ve been attending the 36th International Conference of Privacy and Data Commissioners in Mauritius, presenting on the Internet of Things (IoT) privacy and security to the attendees. It has made…
Truth, transparency and consequences
Truth is said to be a double edged sword. Yet truth is only a problem if one is trying to hide something. The Wikileaks saga shows how difficult is has…
Privacy! Who the hell ever had privacy?
One question that I am often asked when speaking to groups about the digital revolution is “what about privacy?” This is usually in relation to social media and social networking.…