Warning over ´internet of things´ and privacy [News Briefing]

DATA GATHERED by futuristic smart gadgets could reveal a "deeply personal" picture of every consumer, the chair of the US Federal Trade Commission has warned. Speaking at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Edith Ramirez said that interconnected gadgets could pose a threat to privacy and have significant security implications. The ubiquitous data collection of personal information such as credit card history, health or religious preferences could project a false impression of someone if given to prospective employers or universities, she added.