From: WhosWhoLegal
By Diane Mullenex, Pinsent Masons
Using Dubai as a prime example, Diane Mullenex explores the important role of regulation in the development of “smart cities” across the world, particularly in relation to cybercrime and data privacy issues.
Although the concept of what a “smart city” is varies across countries and regions, traditionally it is construed as a place where the population gains from infrastructure and services increasing in efficiency, particularly through the use of telecommunication and technology. Recent investments in smart cities in the Middle East demonstrate how ubiquitous the issue of connectivity (and backbone networks) is, but also provide an interesting example of a regulatory attempt at addressing societal changes.
Among the myriad of smart city projects across the globe, the Dubai initiative, simply labelled “Smart Dubai” constitutes a unique example of how the reflection about dedicated regulation of smart services may set a benchmark for future similar projects across the globe.
A Holistic Approach in the Design of the Smart City
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