Smart Watches
Privacy evaluation of smart watch devices. Analyzed by Data Champion® for health data collection, tracking, and third-party sharing.
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Gold
78
Garmin Fenix 7
Garmin Ltd
$699-$899MEDIUM RISK
Silver
75
Withings ScanWatch
Withings
$279-$499MEDIUM RISK
Bronze
68
Apple Watch Series 9
Apple Inc
$399-$799MEDIUM RISK
Category Risk Assessment
| Risk Category | Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Health Data Collection | HIGH | Continuous tracking of heart rate, sleep, activity |
| Location Tracking | HIGH | GPS reveals movement patterns and routines |
| Third-Party Sharing | MEDIUM | Health data shared with partners and insurers |
| Cloud Storage | MEDIUM | Sensitive health data stored on company servers |
| App Permissions | MEDIUM | Third-party apps access health and location data |
| Data Retention | MEDIUM | Historical health data stored indefinitely |
Product Comparison
| Product | Overall | Data Collection | Security | User Control | Transparency | Data Usage | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Garmin Fenix 7 Garmin Ltd | 78 | 75 | 82 | 78 | 76 | 79 | $699-$899 |
Withings ScanWatch Withings | 75 | 72 | 80 | 75 | 73 | 75 | $279-$499 |
Apple Watch Series 9 Apple Inc | 68 | 62 | 78 | 68 | 66 | 66 | $399-$799 |
 Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Samsung Electronics | 58 | 50 | 70 | 58 | 56 | 56 | $299-$429 |
 Fitbit Sense 2 Google LLC | 52 | 42 | 68 | 52 | 50 | 48 | $249-$299 |
Scoring Criteria
Data Collection (30%)
Minimal data gathering practices
Security (25%)
Encryption and protection measures
User Control (20%)
Privacy settings and data rights
Transparency (15%)
Clear policies and accountability
Data Usage (10%)
How data is used and shared