Internet of Things (IoT)

New laws and regulations continue to be introduced to regulate internet of things (IoT) devices. More legislation is likely to follow with the potential for even stricter minimum security standards and requirements for devices to be equipped with reasonable security features. Penalties for noncompliance could be significant and businesses need to understand what is required of them.

Akin has a broad practice covering IoT issues, including as related to connected devices that are manufactured, sold or offered for sale in California and other key jurisdictions with IoT-specific laws in place. Our ranks include former senior lawyers and advisors at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other agencies and regulatory bodies with industry oversight.

As businesses increasingly adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, agreements relating to the collection, storage, analysis, transmission, security and sale of all types of sensitive data have become more prevalent. We regularly advises on the regulatory landscape involving IoT devices, the use of AI in governments and the private sector and cybersecurity risks via the supply chain.

Our lawyers provide sophisticated, strategic regulatory advice for a wide range of clients, including IoT, wireless, wireline, satellite, broadcast, cable, semiconductor manufacturers and autonomous systems companies.

Our multidisciplinary IoT team advises on regulatory and compliance, cybersecurity, privacy and data protection, disputes and investigations, licensing, lobbying and public policy, competition, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and international trade, among many other types of matters.

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