The Internet of Things or "IOT" is the range everyday devices and sensors connected to the Internet. The IOT is growing fast – by 2020 there will be some 50 billion "things" connected to the Internet. The commercial and practical benefits are vast – but the benefits won't come without challenges and there are a range of legal issues to consider.

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