WASHINGTON: A US government consumer watchdog agency called for better privacy and security to be built into the myriad of connected devices, for fitness, smart homes or other uses.
The “Internet of Things” guidelines released by the US Federal Trade Commission stop short of a new regulatory effort but nonetheless provoked critics who said the agency is overstepping its authority.
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