Ahhh, Smart Offices, Hot Coffee. But Watch Out for Legal Risks

Like your coffee hot when you get to the office? Want the workplace temperature to self-adjust to the weather? If the answer is “you bet,” be aware that corporate legal risks can go hand in hand with the conveniences of internet-connected devices.

Commonly known as the Internet of Things, these devices are connected to each other via the internet and exchange data. They include Amazon.com Inc.'s Echo smart speaker and Microsoft Corp.'s Cortana virtual assistant, which can assist employees at their desks using voice-activated intelligent digital capabilities.

Companies that use digital assistant and connected devices could be liable to users ...