The trends identified in the article are worth reading, but this passage made my eyebrows raise specifically: “Sooner or later, some client is going to want permission for a computer to snap a photo of the attorney working on their case to verify billing,” Knight says. “Why wouldn’t computers take screenshots of what they’re working…
This is an interesting possibility: “The potential to use this data to promote workplace wellness is unparalleled,” Torous declares. “Such data may even help predict future mood states of teams and individuals — for example, proactively signaling when an employee may benefit from a day off to care for their mental health. Of course, such apps…
“Data from the accelerometer, gyroscope and magnetometers could be used to monitor the way your wrist moves, whether you’re tapping in your pin at a cash point, or entering your Facebook password on your phone. There are a wide range of scenarios where your wearable could be compromising your security.” Yeah, it’s unlikely, but if…