Ethical IoT for Social Housing

The Internet of Things (IoT), the network of connected devices linked together by the internet, promises numerous benefits for social landlords and their residents. From proactive repairs and improving living environments, to better safety and reducing energy bills, these technologies will vastly enhance the data we have on our social homes to enable us to provide better services at cheaper cost. In using these systems, we have a huge opportunity to improve the lives of millions, while simultaneously cutting landlord expenditure and contributing to wide-ranging social, economic and environmental issues. 

This report (opens new window) aims to set the scene for pressing ethical dimensions of the Internet of Things (IoT) for social housing