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Study Highlights Privacy Concerns with Smart Devices

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Which? reveals privacy concerns with smart devices. A recent study by Which? assessed various smart products, highlighting excessive data collection practices that often exceed functional requirements. For instance, air fryers from Xiaomi and Aigostar requested unnecessary permissions, including audio recording and personal data sharing with third parties. The research emphasizes the need for clearer privacy guidelines, as many devices, including smart TVs and wearables, collect sensitive information with minimal transparency. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is set to release new guidelines in Spring 2025 to address these issues.