Smart buildings increasingly integrate advanced technologies to enhance functionality and user experience, making robust privacy regulations essential to safeguard individual rights. This project investigates the current landscape of privacy laws and ethical guidelines governing smart buildings by examining both local and international regulations. As smart technologies continuously collect vast amounts of user data through sensors and IoT devices, significant privacy concerns arise—necessitating a comprehensive study of user awareness and consent practices. The research involves a detailed review of existing privacy regulations, an assessment of user knowledge through questionnaires, and the development of recommendations to improve consent practices. The study focuses on respondents in Malaysia, specifically everyday users of office and residential buildings, to reflect real-world awareness and expectations. The primary objectives are to: (a) identify and evaluate the rules and regulations shaping consent practices in smart buildings, (b) analyze user awareness and perceptions regarding privacy and their rights, and (c) propose guidelines to enhance consent practices within these environments. Findings from this study provide a clearer understanding of current user awareness levels in the Malaysian context and offer practical recommendations to strengthen privacy and consent mechanisms in smart building settings.