Abstract
The paper deals with the role of smart personal protective equipment in the work relationship, noting the interest in the use of the so-called "wearable devices", that represents a development area in the Internet of Things. In this regard, we investigate the capacity of the employer to fulfil the safety obligation according to art. 2087 c.c. through the use of Internet of Things. Moreover, a further in-depth research topic in the paper regards the check of the full compliance with data protection and privacy of providers in case of using new technologies for preventionist purposes, and, in particular, Internet of Things.

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