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Encryption

23
May
'26

Oura says it gets government demands for user data. Will it share how many?

Oura users' data is not end-to-end encrypted and can be handed to the government. Will the wearable tech maker say how often it turns over data?
4 min read
an Oura ring stood up on its side, against a red lit backdrop.
10
Feb
'26

Apple's Lockdown Mode: Once an 'extreme' security protection, now a necessity for Americans

An optional "extreme" security feature that Apple has baked-in to modern iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Watches has passed a significant real-world test.
7 min read
an angled screenshot showing Lockdown Mode on an iPhone.
13
Sep
'25

Oura ring deal raises valid concerns about users' health data security

The government partnership sparked customer concerns about the security of data collected by Oura's wearable, even if the spark was a red herring.
8 min read
Oura ring deal raises valid concerns about users' health data security