A Comprehensive List of the Data Collected by Fossil Smart Watches
By: Hemanth Ramesh January, 07, 2019
Smartwatches have becomes one of the most intimate and personal wearable technology that an individual can use in present times. These devices can track a user’s health and lifestyle in more ways than the individual otherwise could. They are also capable of making bank transactions, taking photos, recording audio, and even measuring a person’s heart rate.
Therefore, the privacy and safety of the data shared can be extremely important from an individual’s perspective. Gavop analyzed Fossil’s privacy policy to make a comprehensive list of information collected by the company from customers using their smartwatches and app. The data collected by the company can be categorized into 5 sections.
- For service provisions
- General account data
- Activity and sleep data
- Location information
- Data collected by watch apps.
Fossil can share information under these categories with governments and third party entities for various scenarios including
- Complying with relevant laws
- Lawful requests
- Court orders
- Legal processes
- National Security and Law enforcement requirements
- To protect and defend the rights of the company and third parties
- In an emergency situation (to protect the safety of employees or an individual)
- Personal data may be transferred if the company is bought by a third party
- Data sharing with third-party companies for the provision of services.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hemanth Ramesh
Hemanth Ramesh works as a writer for Gavop. He has previously written content for film promotions, start-ups, advertising agencies and event management firms. Hemanth Ramesh completed his MA in Journalism and Mass Communication from The English and Foreign Languages University. His other passion includes script writing.
