collected and managed. The development of the IoT will depend on the existence of a reliable and effective system for handling data. With the IoT integrated in numerous devices, it is not realistic to have user consent for the use of data whenever this data is provided. The IoT will also depend on the development of technical standards which will facilitate effective communication among different devices. Possible gaps in dealing with the IoT The mechanisms analysed appear to indicate that there is a knowledge gap on the impact of the development of the IoT on human rights, competition policy, and other relevant public policy issues. 16