Jepsen Raises Privacy Issues With New Apple Watch

Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen has raised concerns about the privacy protections with Apple's new Apple Watch.

Jepsen wrote to CEO Tim Cook on Monday to ask about the recently introduced product's ability to store, collect and use consumers' health information.
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He told The Associated Press on Tuesday morning he's not seeking a confrontation with Apple, but wants to meet with executives to make clear his position on privacy issues.
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Jepsen is asking Apple what information the Apple Watch will collect, how Apple will obtain consent to collect and share information and how Apple will review application privacy policies to make sure health information is safeguarded. See the letter here http://www.ct.gov/ag/lib/ag/press_releases/2014/20140912_applewatchletter.pdf

"When new technologies emerge in consumer markets they inevitably lead to new questions, including questions about privacy," Jepsen said in a statement.

“I am encouraged by Apple's representations that personal health information will be encrypted on the Apple Watch and that users will decide which applications gain access to their health data. However, as personal information will no doubt be collected and stored in some way, questions remain, and I look forward to the opportunity to have a discussion with Apple," Jepsen said.

A representative of Apple did not immediately return a call from the Associated Press on Tuesday morning seeking comment.

Jepsen said following similar requests last year, Google required review and approval of third-party applications for Google Glass.