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IoT usage in healthcare facilities

A recent paper examines some of the ethical considerations


A recent paper examined some of the ethical considerations of the Internet of Things in healthcare, according to an article on the Huffington Post website.

The range of devices and their potential uses make ethical considerations difficult, according to the article.

Some IoT applications can simultaneously violate and enhance privacy, for instance.

The paper also discusses many of the security concerns associated with the vulnerability of IoT-related data.

Read the article.

 



April 10, 2017


Topic Area: Information Technology


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