There has been a proliferation of wearable devices hitting the market, such as Google Glass, Fitbit and others, all with the ability to collect data and track behavior. These “wearables” have begun to receive some scrutiny by senators and regulators, including New York’s senior senator Chuck Schumer, who recently urged the FTC to push fitness device and app companies to provide users with a clear opportunity to “opt-out”, since personal information may be potentially sold to third parties without the users’ knowledge or consent. For additional information on this story, please read the latest post on our firm’s Global Regulatory Enforcement Law Blog.
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