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Consumer Electronics Association releases privacy guidelines for wellness device data

Providing consumers with clear, straightforward information on security is especially important as many remain wary about the privacy of their health information.

That wariness regarding connected technology could stall innovation and stifle use and adoption if it is not addressed by vendors, Parks Associates' director of health and mobile product, told FierceMobileHealthcare in August.

From the article "Consumer Electronics Association releases privacy guidelines for wellness device data" by Katie Dvorak.

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