Most Smart Fitness Devices Lack Essential Data Protection, EFF Warns
News > Privacy Most Smart Fitness Devices Lack Essential Data Protection, EFF Warns Health trackers collect some of our most private information, but data security is spotty among leading smartwatches, smart rings and other devices. Jeff Carlson Senior Writer Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology at CNET, from cellular phone plans to devices and emerging technology. Read full bio Jeff Carlson Senior Writer Read full bio July 30, 2026, 12:38 pm ET 4 min read The Apple Watch was the only wearable device with end-to-end encryption cited in a new report by the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
- ▪News > Privacy Most Smart Fitness Devices Lack Essential Data Protection, EFF Warns Health trackers collect some of our most private information, but data security is spotty among leading smartwatches, smart rings and other devices.
- ▪Jeff Carlson Senior Writer Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology at CNET, from cellular phone plans to devices and emerging technology.
- ▪Read full bio Jeff Carlson Senior Writer Read full bio July 30, 2026, 12:38 pm ET 4 min read The Apple Watch was the only wearable device with end-to-end encryption cited in a new report by the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
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| Publication time | 2026-07-30T16:38:16Z |
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News > Privacy Most Smart Fitness Devices Lack Essential Data Protection, EFF Warns Health trackers collect some of our most private information, but data security is spotty among leading smartwatches, smart rings and other devices. Jeff Carlson Senior Writer Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology at CNET, from cellular phone plans to devices and emerging technology. Read full bio Jeff Carlson Senior Writer Read full bio July 30, 2026, 12:38 pm ET 4 min read The Apple Watch was the only wearable device with end-to-end encryption cited in a new report by the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
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