Smart-Home Privacy Concerns

Smart-Home Privacy Concerns
There are questions about smart home data collection, usage, and protection. Africa Studio/Shutterstock
Anne Johnson
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Smart homes are convenient, and many accomplish tasks that we only thought could happen in science fiction. But there is a dark side to smart-home technology. There are questions about smart-home data collection, usage, and protection.

You may think no one cares about your refrigerator or the process of locking your doors, but these are gateways through which hackers can access your personal information. How do hackers do this, and what can you do to protect yourself and your family?

How Smart Homes Jeopardize Privacy

Smart-home devices connect to the internet and contain small computers that let them be controlled remotely. These computers use internet protocol to link up and are connected through a hub. This might be your network router or phone. Your phone will have an app for smart devices.
Anne Johnson
Anne Johnson
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Anne Johnson was a commercial property & casualty insurance agent for nine years. She was also licensed in health and life insurance. Anne went on to own an advertising agency where she worked with businesses. She has been writing about personal finance for ten years.