Wearable devices can now harvest our brain data. Australia needs urgent privacy reforms

  • Written by: Edward Musole, PhD Law Student, University of New England
Wearable devices can now harvest our brain data. Australia needs urgent privacy reformsGirts Ragelis/Shutterstock

Recent trends show Australians are increasingly buying wearables such as smartwatches and fitness trackers. These electronics track our body movements or vital signs to provide data throughout the day, with or without the help of artificial intelligence (AI).

There’s also a newer product category that engages...

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