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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

IBM Cloud Video: Technical Problems Still Account For 17% Of SVOD Churn

What’s The Interest Level Among Broadband Households In Health-Related Management Tools?

How Interested Are Broadband Consumers in Connected Healthcare Options?

Cartesian: Why It Matters That Churn Is Higher For OTT SVOD Providers Than For Traditional Pay TV Operators

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