I've always naively shrugged off warnings around privacy when it comes to the smart appliances in my home. I have a robot vacuum cleaner, an air fryer and a fan all controlled by apps on my phone which promise to make my life easier. So what if they were gathering data on me? I didn't have anything to hide, and I'm ok with targeted ads (controversial, I know).
However, new guidance issued by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) this week directed at the makers of smart home appliances on what information they can collect has made me rethink my stance on smart appliances.
