Big-data practical example – The Internet of Things (information sheet)
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Information sheet:
This text explains how devices on the Internet of Things collect data and what happens with these data.
Type of media:
Text
Last update:
2020-02-27
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This medium is made available under a CC BY-SA 4.0 international license.
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Description:
In addition to smartphones, many other devices also collect and autonomously exchange data. They communicate with each other, for example, via a wireless network, and can be controlled remotely. In the process, the devices collect a wide variety of data, including users’ personal information. The information sheet covers devices such as fitness trackers, navigation devices, smart watches, smart home devices, and smartphones, but it also discusses the concerns about this technology.
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Learning resource type:
Information sheet
Subjects:
Information and Communication Technology (ICT); Physics; Technology
Grade levels:
Grade 7 to 9; Grade 10 to 13
School types:
Middle/high school; Vocational training
Keywords:
Computer technology; Data processing; Data protection; Information Technology; Internet; Society
Bibliography:
Siemens Stiftung Media Portal
Author:
irights-lab.de
Rights holder:
© Siemens Stiftung 2019