smart devices

A pair of sleek black Meta RayBan sunglasses with dark lenses is set against a black background. Red, wavy lines frame the sides, while above, the combined logos of Ray-Ban and Meta shine in crisp white.

November 19, 2024

Meta Ray-Ban glasses spark debate over GDPR compliance

Meta Ray-Ban glasses spark debate over privacy and GDPR compliance in Europe, highlighting challenges in balancing innovation with consent and data protection.

A row of six security cameras mounted on a white pole against a clear blue sky. Each camera is rectangular and angled slightly downward. The cameras are evenly spaced and connected to the pole with black wiring. The image captures a sense of surveillance and monitoring.

April 30, 2024

Privacy Concerns Raised by Dutch Data Protection Authority over Data-Collecting Traffic Lights

Dutch data protection authority raises privacy concerns over data-collecting traffic lights tracking road users’ personal information, urging transparency and compliance with privacy legislation.

Close-up of a convex security camera lens reflecting a distorted view of a building exterior. The lens is centered on a metallic, gray surface with subtle reflections and lighting. The camera's circular shape dominates the image, creating a wide-angle effect.

September 24, 2023

UK owners of smart home devices being asked for swathes of personal data

Smart home devices are collecting more personal data than required for their functioning, potentially sharing it with social media firms like TikTok, according to a report by consumer advocacy group Which?.

A person wearing a blue sleeve is shown with a white-banded smartwatch on their wrist. The watch display shows various app icons and information. The image focuses on the hand and wrist, with a blurred background.

September 2, 2023

noyb files complaints against Google’s Fitbit

Fitbit, the Google-owned fitness tracking company, is facing complaints for alleged violation of the EU’s GDPR privacy rules, filed by privacy advocacy group Noyb in Austria, the Netherlands, and Italy.

October 21, 2022

Neighbour wins privacy row over smart doorbell and cameras

The Amazon devices were found to invade privacy and break data laws in a landmark UK case.

August 9, 2022

Facial recognition smartwatches to be used to monitor foreign offenders in UK

Home Office and MoJ plans will require migrants convicted of crimes to take photos up to five times a day.

A white security camera mounted on a black wall, angled downward. The camera is cylindrical with a dark, rounded front that houses the lens. The wall has subtle blue dots in the background.

July 21, 2022

French privacy watchdog calls for clearer rules on smart cameras

French privacy watchdog CNIL is calling for an update of the regulatory framework on surveillance devices to accommodate the rise in so-called “smart cameras”.