Internet of Things privacy summit to be held in Silicon Valley

IoT privacy summitOne of the biggest challenges before the Internet of Things (IoT) is privacy, the other being security. According to recent research, only 22 percent of Internet users agree that the benefits of smart devices outweigh any privacy concerns.

To discuss and address the privacy of IoT devices, global Data Privacy Management (DPM) company TRUSTe is holding an Internet of Things Privacy Summit on July 10, 2014 in Silicon Valley, USA. According to the company, over 20 expert speakers and more than 200 people from top organisations, universities, law firms, and companies across the privacy and technology ecosystem are expected to attend.

The Summit offers a full day of regulatory insight, best practices, research and debate highlighting the privacy challenges of the IoT.

The delegates at the forum will discuss and define the privacy needs of the new interconnected world and help scope out the next generation of solutions.

Session topics include:

Privacy Predictions from the Pew Research Report: “The Internet of Things will Thrive in 2025”

Big Data vs. Privacy & Security: How These Concerns May Impact Commercial Exploitation of This Data

Beyond Mobile: Consumer Trust on Connected Devices – The Next Frontier for Behavioral Advertising

Privacy Compliance 3.0 – What Kind Of Regulation is Needed for the Internet of Things?

The CPO’s Perspective – Privacy Solutions & Current Best Practices for the Internet of Things

Speakers include:

Professor Janna Anderson, Lead Author: Pew Research – Future of Internet Series

Chris Babel, CEO, TRUSTe

Genie Barton, VP and Director, Council of Better Business Bureau

Laura D. Berger, Attorney, Federal Trade Commission

Justin Brookman, Director of Consumer Privacy, Center for Democracy & Technology

Dan Caprio, Senior Strategic Advisor and Chair, Data Privacy Day Advisory Committee for McKenna, Long & Aldridge, LLP

Mark Connon, Chief Revenue Officer and EVP of Corporate Development, Nexage

Michelle Dennedy, VP and Chief Privacy Officer, McAfee

Professor Lance J. Hoffman, The George Washington University

Mark Spates, Executive Director, IoT Consortium

Craig Spiezle, Executive Director and President, Online Trust Alliance

Eduardo Ustaran, Partner, Hogan Lovells

The Summit is supported by a number of industry partners including Center for Democracy & Technology, Future of Privacy Forum, MEF, National Cyber Security Alliance and Online Trust Alliance.

Image Credit: TRUSTe

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