Wearable data privacy and security considerations
Wearable data privacy and security considerations Wearable devices like smartwatches, fitness bands, and health patches collect data about your body and surroundings. They track steps, heart rate, sleep, location, and even how you move each day. This data can improve services and personal health insights, but it also creates privacy and security risks that users should understand. What data is collected Biometric signals from sensors: heart rate, skin temperature, sleep quality indicators. Activity and wellness data: steps, workouts, sleep patterns, stress cues. Location and context: GPS traces, places you visit, time patterns. Device and app data: model, firmware version, error logs, usage habits. Shared data: data that apps or partners may receive for features or ads. Security risks to watch for ...