health and fitness: Beware a future where health monitoring by wearables is the norm

jeudi 4 juin 2015

Beware a future where health monitoring by wearables is the norm

As wearable devices are equipped with advanced health-tracking technology, how long before third parties use this information to gauge how well we are?

You’ve just got a shiny new smartwatch and are beaming with excitement, looking forward to trying out all the features it offers. But did you know that the health data contained in your wearable gadget could open a can of worms?

With the advent of wearable technology – and the promise that it will become mainstream within the next few years – comes advanced health monitoring that can let you know exactly how your body is performing. But, in time, could that same data be used to prove how well – or unwell – you are to third parties?