When the teddy bear is watching: Smart toys and their pitfalls


A talking doll can be coveted gifts for children. But such high-tech toys can come with significant privacy issues. — dpa

Although smart toys may be high up on a child’s list, parents should think twice before bringing them into the home.

Especially toys that record video and sound could potentially violate privacy rules, the German Federal Network Agency warns.

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