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I Spy With My Digital Eye

IRL: Online Life is Real Life

CHAPTER

Privacy Risks of Internet Connected Toys

This chapter examines the potential risks to privacy and safety posed by internet connected toys, focusing on specific examples such as Terrence the unicorn and cloud pets. It discusses major security breaches involving these toys and highlights the concerns over insecure IoT devices and violation of privacy. The chapter also explores the ban on the Kayla doll in Germany and raises questions about the necessity of having such devices in our homes.

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