The rights of athletes
data retrieved by the devices are only accessed by the authorized parties that use the information in a legitimate manner.
Another challenge that is already playing out is the ownership of the data collected through wearable devices. To address such challenges, it is recommended that rules should be developed to define the ownership and control of the data collected from wearable devices. These rules may also address the issue of who can access the data. Regardless of how this is done, it is important that individual athletes from whom the data is collected have a say in how the data is used and shared and be able to benefit from the value of their data. For instance, athletes can include data access limits provided as part of their contract negotiations.
Conclusion
IoT technology has expanded rapidly in the past two decades. Wearable devices are some of the most swiftly growing IoT applications, finding relevance in activities such as the collection of athletes' data. It is noted that the collection of athlete s’ data from wearables poses risks that include potential breach of their legal rights. Notable potential legal issues involve data privacy, data security, data use, and data ownership. Based on the findings, it is recommended that rules be developed on the basis of GDPR to forestall potential legal rights issues.
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