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IEEE S&P 2022

An Informative Security and Privacy "Nutrition" Label for Internet of Things Devices

A two-layer IoT security and privacy label, designed with consumers and experts, that shows device data practices and protections before purchase.

Pardis Emami-Naeini, Janarth Dheenadhayalan, Yuvraj Agarwal, Lorrie Faith Cranor
IEEE S&P 2022 -- The IEEE Security & Privacy Magazine, March/April 2022
Paper
The primary layer of the IoT security and privacy label for a smart video doorbell, listing security mechanisms, sensor data practices, and a QR code.
The primary layer of the IoT security and privacy label for a smart video doorbell, listing security mechanisms, sensor data practices, and a QR code.

Abstract

Consumers are concerned about the security and privacy of their Internet of Things (IoT) devices. However, they cannot easily learn about their devices’ security protections and data practices before purchasing them. We designed a usable and informative IoT security and privacy label.