LEGAL REGULATION OF THE INTERNET OF THINGS: CURRENT STATE AND DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS

Chaikovsky Dmitry Stanislavovich, Izotova Vera Filippovna

The article is devoted to the analysis of legal challenges related to the development of the Internet of Things (IoT). Key issues are addressed, including the lack of a unified legal definition of IoT, risks to data privacy, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and issues of responsibility and standardization. Special attention is paid to Russian legislation and international experience in regulating IoT. The authors propose solutions such as the development of specialized laws, enhanced data protection, increased security standards, and international harmonization of standards. The need for an integrated approach to balance technological progress and the protection of user rights is emphasized.

Keywords:Internet of things, IoT, information security of the Internet of things, legal problems of the Internet of things.