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James Clapper opens door to IoT real-time data collection and monitoring to combat those "gone dark"
Ars Technica has a good write up on James Clapper's (the US FBI Chief) public comments about the Internet of Things, and how they may be used.
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2016/02/us-intelligence-chief-says-iot-climate-change-add-to-global-instability/ [arstechnica.com]
Considering that many IoT devices are intended for in-the-home devices, will citizens push back against this type of deeply intrusive monitoring?
Will people reject convenience that has the feature to be monitored in real time across many toys, products, and "smart" devices? How long will the data be retained, and can any of the collection be turned off?
What if it becomes a social construct in that tampering with an IoT device because it may contain or transmit something embarassing becomes tantamount to concealing evidence? Or if can cause an obstruction of justice if you disable the reporting functionality by blocking DNS or any other means of keeping the traffic inside the home?
What will the public let the government do with IoT data to foster better protection of civilian freedom from terror and tyranny?
