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Six things every consumer should know about the 'Internet of Things'

  • Written by Kayleen Manwaring, Lecturer, School of Taxation ＆ Business Law, UNSW
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At least 40% of Australian households now have at least one home “Internet of Things” device. These are fridges, window blinds, locks and other devices that are connected to the internet.

While the Internet of Things (IoT) may lead to more efficiency in our daily lives, my research...

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