UK DCMS Committee investigates IoT’s impact on UK citizens’ lives.

The UK DCMS Committee is investigating the impact of IoT on UK citizens’ lives. They are exploring the safety and security of smart technology like speakers, assistants, and wearables, shaping homes, workplaces, and communities. Public comments are welcomed until June 23, 2022.

The UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport established a committee to examine the impact of smart and connected technology and what should be done to ensure it is safe and secure for its users. The inquiry will explore how devices, including smart speakers, virtual assistants, and wearable tech, are reshaping life in homes and workplaces and across towns and cities. The deadline for public comments is June 23, 2022.