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<p>We take the protection of personal data very seriously, particularly when it relates
to children and young people. Organisations that process personal data collected by
smartwatches must comply with the the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data
Protection Act 2018. The GDPR imposes strict obligations on organisations to process
people’s data fairly and lawfully and to ensure that any data collected is held securely.
Organisations which fail to comply may be subject to enforcement action by the Information
Commissioner’s Office.</p><p> </p><p>We do not intend to ban the sale of smartwatches,
but we have issued a Code of Practice for organisations involved in the development,
manufacturing and retail of products linked to the ‘Internet of Things’ to ensure
that products are designed securely and keep consumers safe. In parallel, we have
published consumer guidance to raise public awareness about setting-up, managing and
improving the security of their consumer devices.</p><p> </p><p>The code of practice
and the guidance for consumers can be viewed at the following links:</p><p> </p><p><a
href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/secure-by-design/code-of-practice-for-consumer-iot-security"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/secure-by-design/code-of-practice-for-consumer-iot-security</a></p><p>
</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/secure-by-design/consumer-guidance-for-smart-devices-in-the-home"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/secure-by-design/consumer-guidance-for-smart-devices-in-the-home</a></p>
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