From: The National Law Review
Rahul Kapoor Christopher C Archer | Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
A recent action by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against an internet of things (IoT) device manufacturer in the Northern District of California is a significant development in the IoT space and data security law. The action will ultimately test the FTC’s regulatory power over IoT device manufacturers because the complaint is based on alleged security vulnerabilities rather than actual harm to consumers.
The complaint was filed against D-Link and its US subsidiary. The IoT devices at issue are D-Link’s consumer routers, Internet Protocol (IP) cameras, and related software that allow consumers to monitor their homes remotely, including through the use of a mobile app.
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