In today’s increasingly digital world, connected devices are an integral part of daily life. From smart speakers and thermostats to fitness trackers and home security cameras, these devices offer convenience and automation—but they also present new privacy and security challenges. Recognizing the growing concern among consumers, Consumer Reports (CR) has undertaken comprehensive testing to evaluate
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Privacy Tip #314 – Got a Genetic Testing Kit for Christmas? Read This Before You Send In That Swab
By Linn Foster Freedman on
Posted in Privacy Tips
I have written about genetic testing kits before, but this subject matter is worth repeating. I find that people don’t always understand the consequences of sending a swab to a genetic testing company. Consumer Reports recently came out with a study led by its Digital Lab experts entitled “The Privacy Problems of Direct-to-Consumer Genetic…
Privacy Tip #79 – Consumer Reports Will Help Us With Privacy + Security of Products
By Linn Foster Freedman on
Posted in Privacy Tips
What a great idea!
Trusty Consumer Reports has announced that it is collaborating with three cybersecurity firms to “create a new standard that safeguards consumers’ security and privacy—and we hope industry will use that standard when building and designing digital products such as connected devices, software, and mobile apps.” The standard is a response to…