Why data protection will be key to wearable tech success

Hopefully: The next generation of health-focused wearables could be revolutionary.

The next generation of health-focused wearables could revolutionise the way people live, but only if consumers can be certain that their data remains confidential. 

While even the most enthusiastic technophile would accept that the market for wearable technology is still in its infancy, what is also clear is that, for the moment at least, the clearest use case for consumers and the biggest sales involve devices centred around health and fitness.