Recommendations

IoT designers have a responsibility to think thoughtfully about what they design. As many IoT products make personal data private - whether through obvious or ambient methods - designers must think about the balance between making this information easily accessible for the user, but private as well. While users want glanceable devices, the desire for anonymity must be considered as well.

Additionally, IoT designers must think about users who chose to share content and how their desires may change over time. Users need to be given opportunities to remove access granted to those who they may no longer want to have access to their data in the future. It is imperative that users have control of their own data to ensure they are in control of their own person and feel safe.