Your Air Fryer, Other ‘Smart Devices’ May Be Spying on You: UK Watchdog Says some Manufacturers ‘Pushing boundaries...’

Your air fryer, other ‘smart devices’ may be spying on you: UK watchdog says some manufacturers ‘pushing boundaries...’

Your air fryer, other ‘smart devices’ may be spying on you: UK watchdog says some manufacturers ‘pushing boundaries...’

UK Pushes Smart Device Privacy with New Guidelines

The tech industry has long operated in a gray area when it comes to consumer privacy, particularly with the rise of connected devices like smart TVs, air fryers, and speakers. A recent move by the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office, or ICO, to issue new guidance for manufacturers of smart products marks a significant and long-overdue step toward protecting user data. As reported by The Guardian, the ICO is taking action after widespread repo…

British Watchdog Cracks Down on Data Collection by Smart TVs, Speakers And Air Fryers

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...

ICO warns air fryers and fridges about ‘collecting excessive information’

The UK privacy watchdog has released advice for makers of connected doorbells, thermostats and more, alongside a warning that it will ‘take action, if necessary, to protect people from harm’ The UK’s data-protection regulator has warned manufacturers of smart devices – including fridges and air fryers – that they must respect the privacy of users and avoid “collecting and excessive amount of information”. The Information Commissioner’s Office ha…

Watchdog issues new privacy guidelines to stop 'spying' air fryers, but have smart home appliances gone too far?

ICO has issued new guidance to the makers of smart home appliances on what information they can collect. But are smart appliances worth the hassle?