The report also named the Angel Watch as the "creepiest product ever" due to its lack of a privacy policy. The watch, which includes GPS tracking and remote body vitals tracking, is marketed towards children and individuals with special needs. Mozilla advised against purchasing the Angel Watch due to the unknown handling of sensitive personal information. The report serves as a warning to consumers about the potential privacy risks associated with these popular tech products.
Key takeaways:
- Mozilla has issued its "Privacy Not Included" warning labels on several products from Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, citing concerns over data collection and security practices.
- Amazon products, including the Echo Dot, Kindle, and Ring doorbell, have been criticized for their privacy and security issues. Amazon has faced numerous fines and judgments related to privacy violations.
- Google products have made the warning list for the first time, due to concerns over the amount of personal information collected and shared with third parties for advertising purposes. Google has also faced lawsuits for alleged privacy violations.
- The "creepiest product ever," according to Mozilla, is the Angel Watch, a device marketed towards children and vulnerable individuals, which lacks a clear privacy policy.