Wearable Tech: Data, Security, and Privacy
Wearable Tech: Data, Security, and Privacy Wearable devices track more than steps. They read heart rate, sleep stages, GPS location, and even stress indicators. This data helps with health goals and personalized coaching, but it also creates a very personal profile. People can benefit from clear tips, yet they should know what is collected and where it goes. What data wearables collect Common items include heart rate, sleep stages, calories burned, steps, and GPS location. Some devices capture skin temperature, oxygen levels, or voice samples if a voice assistant is used. Data often moves from the device to a phone app and then to cloud services. A portion stays on the device, but most ends up in vendor systems that you may not fully control. Privacy settings and limits on data sharing vary by brand. ...