British Watchdog Cracks Down on Data Collection by Smart TVs . . . The UK Information Commissioner's Office has issued its first guidance demanding manufacturers of air fryers, smart speakers, fertility trackers, and smart TVs respect users' privacy rights after reports of excessive data collection in homes The regulator requires companies to ensure data securit
Study Reveals Alarming Data Collection by Some Smart Devices A new study by UK consumer watchdog Which? has found that some smart devices, such as watches, TVs, speakers, and even air fryers, are spying on consumers The group looked at products in four categories and gave them privacy scores based on how they handle user data and permissions
Technology News | Slashdot The regulator requires companies to ensure data security, provide transparency to consumers, and regularly delete collected information Stephen Almond, the ICO's executive director for regulatory risk, said smart products know who users live with, their music preferences, and medication details