A Review of Privacy Concerns in Energy-Efficient Smart Buildings: Risks, Rights, and Regulations
In the contemporary era, smart buildings, characterized by their integration of advanced technologies to enhance energy efficiency and user experience, are becoming increasingly prevalent. While these advancements offer notable benefits in terms of operational efficiency and sustainability, they con...
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my.uniten.dspace-367092025-03-03T15:44:05Z A Review of Privacy Concerns in Energy-Efficient Smart Buildings: Risks, Rights, and Regulations Bakar A.A. Yussof S. Ghapar A.A. Sameon S.S. J?rgensen B.N. 35178991300 16023225600 35172922200 36683226000 7202434812 Data acquisition Digital storage Energy efficiency Intelligent buildings Risk assessment User interfaces Advanced technology Building regulations Building risk Data collection Energy efficient Ethical consent Privacy concerns Privacy risks Regulation Right Laws and legislation In the contemporary era, smart buildings, characterized by their integration of advanced technologies to enhance energy efficiency and user experience, are becoming increasingly prevalent. While these advancements offer notable benefits in terms of operational efficiency and sustainability, they concurrently introduce a myriad of privacy concerns. This review article delves into the multifaceted realm of privacy issues associated with energy-efficient smart buildings. We commence by elucidating the potential risks emanating from data collection, storage, and analysis, highlighting the vulnerability of the personal and behavioral information of inhabitants. The article then transitions into discussing the rights of occupants, emphasizing the necessity for informed consent and the ability to opt-out of invasive data collection practices. Lastly, we provide an overview of existing regulations governing the intersection of smart buildings and privacy. We evaluate their effectiveness and present gaps that necessitate further legislative action. By offering a holistic perspective on the topic, this review underscores the pressing need to strike a balance between harnessing the benefits of technology in smart buildings and safeguarding the privacy of their occupants. ? 2024 by the authors. Final 2025-03-03T07:44:05Z 2025-03-03T07:44:05Z 2024 Article 10.3390/en17050977 2-s2.0-85187459882 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85187459882&doi=10.3390%2fen17050977&partnerID=40&md5=17baad570baab8535acb7a28c13af5db https://irepository.uniten.edu.my/handle/123456789/36709 17 5 977 All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) Scopus |
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In the contemporary era, smart buildings, characterized by their integration of advanced technologies to enhance energy efficiency and user experience, are becoming increasingly prevalent. While these advancements offer notable benefits in terms of operational efficiency and sustainability, they concurrently introduce a myriad of privacy concerns. This review article delves into the multifaceted realm of privacy issues associated with energy-efficient smart buildings. We commence by elucidating the potential risks emanating from data collection, storage, and analysis, highlighting the vulnerability of the personal and behavioral information of inhabitants. The article then transitions into discussing the rights of occupants, emphasizing the necessity for informed consent and the ability to opt-out of invasive data collection practices. Lastly, we provide an overview of existing regulations governing the intersection of smart buildings and privacy. We evaluate their effectiveness and present gaps that necessitate further legislative action. By offering a holistic perspective on the topic, this review underscores the pressing need to strike a balance between harnessing the benefits of technology in smart buildings and safeguarding the privacy of their occupants. ? 2024 by the authors. |
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