Senators Call For Help Understanding IoT

A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators requested that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) study the challenges and opportunities posed by the Internet of Things (IoT), asking for analysis of adoption, federal use, and projected impacts on consumer privacy and security. The article argues the federal response has been limited to date, cites related Congressional activity on connected-vehicle safety and IoT best practices, and calls for more policy engagement on IoT risks and opportunities.