{"product_id":"protecting-eu-consumers-in-internet-of-things-ecosystems-the-intersection-between-consumer-competition-and-data-9780198972587","title":"Protecting EU Consumers in Internet of Things Ecosystems: The Intersection Between Consumer, Competition, and Data","description":"The number of devices being connected to the internet is growing rapidly. This trend--referred to as the Internet of Things (IoT)--reflects the gradual transformation of everyday objects into smart devices. These smart devices are capable of collecting data from their surroundings and sharing that data over the internet. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs a result, the development of the IoT raises extensive legal questions from a consumer protection perspective. First, the functionality of smart devices challenges \u003cem\u003econsumer autonomy \u003c\/em\u003eand the average consumer's ability to make well-informed transactional decisions. Second, concerns remain about \u003cem\u003econsumer choice\u003c\/em\u003e as consumers can't easily switch due to interoperability limitations. Third, \u003cem\u003econsumer privacy\u003c\/em\u003e is threatened by the data-driven nature of the IoT. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003eProtecting EU Consumers in Internet of Things Ecosystems\u003c\/em\u003e explores solutions to these challenges by critically analyzing the interplay between EU consumer law, EU competition law, and EU data privacy law, aiming to balance innovation and consumer protection in IoT ecosystems. At a time when society must question how the benefits of IoT can be harnessed for the greater good--rather than posing a threat to consumers, businesses, and governments--this volume offers valuable insights for academics, policymakers, businesses, and anyone interested in understanding the impact of technology on our daily lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristof Koolen, \u003cem\u003ePostdoctoral Researcher, KU Leuven Centre for IT \u0026amp; IP Law\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristof Koolen\u003c\/strong\u003e is a postdoctoral researcher at the KU Leuven's Centre for IT \u0026amp; IP Law, where he studies the use of Natural Language Processing (NLP) for legal research. He completed his PhD on the Internet of Things, focusing on select legal implications of smart devices and digital ecosystems in the EU. Before starting his PhD, Christof interned at several law firms in Brussels. He obtained a Master of Laws from the KU Leuven in 2017 and a Magister Juris degree from the University of Oxford in 2018.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52038869942546,"sku":"9780198972587","price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c27961b9-dd0c-4d7f-95ea-20ed88cfe339.jpg?v=1771338150","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/protecting-eu-consumers-in-internet-of-things-ecosystems-the-intersection-between-consumer-competition-and-data-9780198972587","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}