Kohler’s new toilet camera, Dekoda, is collecting sensitive data from customers’ waste, raising concerns over its data practices and use of AI. The device costs $599 and has a subscription fee that ranges from $70 to $156 per year. Kohler claims the camera provides insights into gut health and hydration but also highlights its “end-to-end encrypted” features.
However, security researcher Simon Fondrie-Teitler questioned this claim, stating that end-to-end encryption typically means companies cannot access the data. In a statement, Kohler clarified that it can decrypt the data on its end, using the device’s images to train AI models for improved service. While this process is secure, security experts say it may be misleading to customers.
Several executives in the security industry described Kohler’s use of “end-to-end encryption” as confusing and problematic, implying more privacy than actually offered. The company’s approach to data use is not unusual in the internet devices space but could lead to misconceptions about its privacy practices.
Source: https://www.cnet.com/home/services/kohlers-poop-analysis-camera-privacy-loophole