Apple Watch under scrutiny for privacy by Connecticut attorney general

The attorney general of the U.S. state of Connecticut is concerned about the privacy implications of Apple Watch’s handling of consumers’ health information.

In a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook, George Jepsen has asked for a meeting with company representatives to discuss his concerns about how personal consumer information collected through Apple Watch will be stored and safeguarded, the attorney general’s office said Monday.

Apple unveiled earlier this month a digital watch that will double as a fitness tracker and run a variety of apps.( The company said the watches will be available next year.

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