Connected Devices Articles
How phones, sensors, household devices, and networks generate information.
Latest Connected Devices Articles
9 articles in this category.
What Privacy Indicators Tell You
Camera and microphone indicators can show certain active access. They do not describe every kind of information a device collects.
Looking Beyond the Appearance of a Device
A polished design does not explain how a device handles information. Documentation and controls deserve separate attention.
Understanding Data Connections Between Devices
A cable or wireless connection may carry data as well as provide a physical connection. The device and selected mode determine what is accessible.
Reviewing Devices as Their Features Change
Software updates can add functions or change settings. The data practices associated with a device can therefore change over time.
Understanding Smart Device Data Collection
A connected device may send usage, diagnostic, and account information to remote services.
What Sensors Can Reveal About Everyday Activity
Sensors can produce observations that become personal information when connected to a person or household.
Making Device Controls Accessible
People need controls they can find, understand, and operate. Accessibility affects whether a privacy choice is usable.
Why Software Support Matters for Connected Devices
A device's long-term usefulness depends partly on security updates and continued service support.
Public Charging and Device Permissions
Charging and data transfer are different functions even when they use the same connector. Risk depends on equipment and device settings.