Smart home devices: Why you need to read the terms and conditions

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Smart home devices: Why you need to read the terms and conditions

Those of us that own smart home devices are often being asked for loads of personal information that is then potentially shared with social media companies. The consumer company Which found companies appear to be gathering far more data than is needed for their products to function. Things like smart TVs that ask for users’ viewing habits and a smart washing machine that needs your date of birth. Andrea was joined by Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly to discuss...

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Smart home devices: Why you need to read the terms and conditions