Episode 53
EP 53 How much are your Smart Devices Listening to You?
Privacy Mentor with Carrie Kerskie
December 15, 20218m 50s
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Show Notes
In this episode, Carrie shares a story about a woman who found out just how much the smart devices in her house were listening to. Carrie cautions the idea of using these devices for privacy reasons and explains why she doesn't own one herself. She also goes over why some smart devices are becoming more common and less expensive than normal products, then tells the listener how they can request their own Amazon data. Things you'll learn in this episode:
- What information is being saved by smart devices
- How to request your own smart device data
- Is your privacy worth the convenience these devices provide?
To request your Amazon Smart Device data visit:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GHXNJNLTRWCTBBGW
Alexa Privacy Settings > Manage Your Alexa Data > Under Smart Home Device History > Email Complete History
To request your Amazon Personal Info Data visit
https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GXPU3YPMBZQRWZK2
Go to Request my Data