The Internet of Things: A Mosaic

This article begins with Part 1, a piece about security concerns with IoT connectivity, impact on product liability, and possible consequences. Parts 2 and 3 focus on product liability in the automotive industry, Part 4 on Government oversight, and Part 5 on security and the industrial Internet consortium. The author then addresses the issue of cyber vulnerability, expanding coverage to risks of physical threats; next, he states the new landscape of IoT would require the formation of a new breed of experts and lawyers; finally, he concludes on regulatory issues and the guidelines of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.