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Risks in Online Collection of Children's Data

As convenient, useful and cool mobile technology and interconnected devices are, they come with risks that remain largely unseen or, worse, ignored. Some pose security risks and privacy risk, like those present in voice-activated devices — especially for children. For manufacturers, they also pose regulatory litigation and insurance risks, especially when children end up using their “smart” products.

12 minute read January 01, 2019 at 12:05 AM
By
Jeffrey Higel, Michael Bahar and Mike Nelson
Risks in Online Collection of Children's Data

As convenient, useful and cool mobile technology and interconnected devices are, they come with risks that remain largely unseen or, worse, ignored. Some pose security risks and privacy risk, like those present in voice-activated devices — especially for children.

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