Dhinakaran D, Edwin Raja S, Ramathilagam A, Vennila G, Alagulakshmi A
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India.
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, P.S.R Engineering College, Sivakasi, India.
MethodsX. 2025 May 30;14:103409. doi: 10.1016/j.mex.2025.103409. eCollection 2025 Jun.
Home Digital Twins represent a transformative application of IoT in the home environment, turning conventional living spaces into intelligent ecosystems. This paper explores the ethical and legal challenges associated with these technologies, focusing on critical issues such as privacy, data security, and accountability. The study integrates real-world case studies of privacy controversies and cybersecurity breaches to illustrate potential vulnerabilities in IoT-enabled systems. Furthermore, it examines the complexities of regulatory compliance, including cross-border data flows and liability concerns in the event of system failures, with a focus on frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA, and India's Digital Personal Data Protection Bill. The methodology includes an in-depth analysis of existing legal frameworks, industry best practices, and technical mitigation strategies to propose actionable guidelines for addressing these challenges. Key findings emphasize the necessity of robust legal frameworks, user-centered design principles, and transparent data practices to foster trust and security in IoT systems. By advocating for a balance between technological innovation and ethical accountability, this paper highlights opportunities for sustainable and responsible IoT development that upholds user rights and societal values.
家庭数字孪生代表了物联网在家庭环境中的变革性应用，将传统生活空间转变为智能生态系统。本文探讨了与这些技术相关的伦理和法律挑战，重点关注隐私、数据安全和问责制等关键问题。该研究整合了隐私争议和网络安全漏洞的现实案例研究，以说明物联网系统中的潜在漏洞。此外，它还审视了监管合规的复杂性，包括跨境数据流动以及系统故障时的责任问题，重点关注《通用数据保护条例》（GDPR）、《加州消费者隐私法案》（CCPA）和印度的《数字个人数据保护法案》等框架。该方法包括对现有法律框架、行业最佳实践和技术缓解策略的深入分析，以提出应对这些挑战的可行指导方针。主要研究结果强调了强大的法律框架、以用户为中心的设计原则和透明的数据实践对于促进物联网系统中的信任和安全的必要性。通过倡导技术创新与伦理问责之间的平衡，本文突出了坚持用户权利和社会价值观的可持续且负责任的物联网发展机会。
