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Your Smartwatch Knows Too Much—And That Could Hurt You At Work

August 21, 2025

A 2015 study from Parks Associates indicated that 35% of smartwatch owners in the U.S. would be willing to share their data in exchange for a health insurance discount.

From the article, "Your Smartwatch Knows Too Much—And That Could Hurt You At Work" by Janice Gassam Asare, Ph.D.

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Your Smartwatch Knows Too Much—And That Could Hurt You At Work

Previously In The News

Soaring Memory Prices Dampen Demand for Budget Smartphone

Data: US cable providers lost 280,000 broadband subs in Q1

The Annoyance Problem: How Vivint’s Smart Deter™ Keeps Security Features Switched On

Why Retention Now Hinges on Smarter Personalization Strategies

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