According to the consumer group Which?, smart devices like air fryers and digital speakers engage in excessive surveillance, collecting personal data without proper transparency.
The Which? test revealed that smart air fryers and digital speakers often request invasive data permissions, including audio recording and location tracking.
Harry Rose, editor of Which? magazine, criticized smart tech manufacturers for gathering user data without transparency and stressed the importance of effective enforcement of data protection laws.
The Information Commissioner's Office noted that many smart products fail to meet consumer expectations for data protection, prompting a need for new guidance to be published in spring 2025.
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