An Overview of Privacy Issues in IoT Environments

Abstract

Many regions in the world have recently sought to integrate and apply advanced technologies in various aspects of life. IoT applications have become popular in different areas such as smart homes, e-health, smart cities, smart connected devices, and many more. However, the growth and spread of IoT technology increase the security and privacy risks that users may experience. Security and privacy problems cannot be eradicated but can be mitigated. Therefore, it is necessary to explore and update dedicated solutions to alleviate them. This paper aims to provide and identify a comprehensive overview of privacy issues and a set of enhanced solutions to protect user privacy in IoT environments. Moreover, it surveys the opinion of researchers and experts regarding challenges and solutions related to IoT privacy. Finally, a set of recommendations and guidelines are suggested to enhance privacy in IoT environments.