Abstract
The growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) poses new and substantial security risks for individual and national security. The IoT leaves networks susceptible to hacking, a form of unauthorized access into another person’s system or device. All devices that use the IoT are at risk of unauthorized access—a few examples include vehicles or medical devices. Currently, there are no regulations requiring corporations to protect their software from unauthorized intrusions. However, the current tort landscape does not allow for individuals to recover when there are unauthorized network intrusions where there is no tangible harm. This paper discusses why cybersecurity intrusions are so dangerous to society and explores previous case law of unsuccessful law suits. Further, this paper analyzes corporate responsibility for preventing cybersecurity risks and why strict liability should be imposed against corporations. This paper concludes by urging Congress to act and begin regulating legislation to better protect individuals who could be harmed from a cyberattack.
Recommended Citation
Angel R. Gardner,
Who Should be Liable? Examining the Corporate Liability Regime for Cybersecurity Risks,
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Student J. Info. Priv. L.
(2024).
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.mainelaw.maine.edu/sjipl/vol2/iss1/4
