Privacy, the iPod and the Joggers add-on clips

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It was reported in the BBC Technical News Web-site that a team of computer researchers proved that joggers using the iPod Sport kit to keep fit are putting thier personal privace at risk.

The academics showed how easy it was to track those using the combination of music player and running shoe sensor.

 

In the worst scenario suggested by the scientists, stalkers could use the tracking data to "engineer" encounters with victims.

 

The researchers said gadget makers should do more to protect privacy and stop hardware being abused in this way.

 

To make the technology more secure the researchers suggest binding each sensor to a specific receiver so the datastream cannot be tapped. This data traffic could also be encrypted to reduce the chance that it could be used for malicious purposes.

Edited December 18, 2006 by Billy