EU orders recall of children’s smartwatch over severe privacy concerns

EU warns that ENOX Safe-KID-One smartwatches contain several security flaws that let third-parties track and call children’s watches.

From zdnet.com

ENOX Safe-KID-One
Image: European Commission

For the first time, EU authorities have announced plans to recall a product from the European market because of a data privacy issue.

The product is Safe-KID-One, a children’s smartwatch produced by German electronics vendor ENOX.

According to the company’s website, the watch comes with a trove of features, such as a built-in GPS tracker, built-in microphone and speaker, a calling and SMS text function, and a companion Android mobile app that parents can use to keep track and contact their children.

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