The Internet of Things (IoT) enables everyday objects – printers, thermostats, pacemakers, cars – to collect and exchange data over the Internet. Like other online data, IoT data can be mined, transformed and monetized. However, with the exponential growth of IoT comes higher risk and greater scrutiny of data privacy and security. If you want to learn more about the IoT and its link to spyware and unfair trade practices, please read the informative article by our colleagues, Rana Mears and Sydney M. White.