Ethical framework for IoT deployment in SMEs: individual perspective

Purpose This study aims to investigate the ethical issues related internet of Things (IoT) deployment in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from an individual employee's perspective. To provide researchers practitioners with concrete tools for examining these matters, framework dedicated IoT is introduced. Design/methodology/approach First, applicability Mason's original privacy, accuracy, property accessibility (PAPA) studied context. Second, issue category additions are proposed based on identified coverage limitations PAPA. Findings While PAPA can be utilised as a generic evaluation tool, it lacks several IoT-specific areas. thoroughly address risks associated IoT, two additional categories Research limitations/implications The new requires further validation ensure its identify potential modification requirements continuously evolving ecosystems. Practical implications Considering lack frameworks, this provides organisations practical analysing deployment. Social Ethical standards have not been sufficiently addressed current literature making considerations dependent subjective stances. Thus, there acute demand that outlines general standards, helping users issues. Originality/value use keeps growing SMEs, apparent guidelines. contributes gap by introducing preliminary both theoretical development.