IoT Assistant 4+
Internet of Things Assistant
Carnegie Mellon University
Designed for iPad
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- Free
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Description
Discover and control what data is collected about you by Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. The IoT is everywhere. It consists of a myriad of devices and technologies that collect data about us - from cameras with facial recognition, to smart speakers that record what we say, or sensors that track our whereabouts. The IoT Assistant app helps you discover what data is being collected about you and how it is used. This includes who is collecting it, who it is shared with, and whether there are any privacy controls. New privacy regulations around the world require people who deploy IoT technologies to disclose their data collection and use practices and to also give us some control over these practices such as opting in or out of them. The IoT Assistant app provides users with a single interface through which they can discover IoT data collection around them and access available privacy controls. The IoT Assistant app also allows you to receive customized notifications about data collection and use practices you want to be notified about and control the frequency of these notifications.
An IoT portal associated with the app (https://www.iotprivacy.io) is available to also publicize the presence of IoT technologies ("IoT resources") collecting our data, whether you are the administrator controlling that technology or a volunteer contributor. Once you have defined an entry for an IoT technology through our portal, IoT assistant app users can discover this IoT technology and its data collection and use practices.
We care about your privacy. You can find our privacy policy here:
www.iotprivacy.io/privacy-policy
What’s New
Version 1.3.1
Minor bug fixes.
Ratings and Reviews
Really interesting app but....
This is a very interesting App. Noting all the locations where various data about you is being collected (eg cameras for visual ID) is terrifying.
The reason why it’s only 2 stars is because the App is SLOW! It’s so incredibly slow. Feels like the transition from speeding on an empty motorway to suddenly crawling on your belly on broken glass! The slowness makes this virtually unusable. If this is fixed then it would be viable.
Problem logging on
I’ve just downloaded the app and registered and verified my email, but, on returning to the app to log in, I get a message saying that I need to verify my address! This despite a message telling me my address is verified and that I can return to the app!
App Privacy
The developer, Carnegie Mellon University, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
Privacy practices may vary based on, for example, the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Provider
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Size
- 70.1 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 14.2 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 14.2 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 14.2 or later.
- Mac
- Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- Apple Vision
- Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Location
- This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease battery life.
- Copyright
- © Carnegie Mellon University
- Price
- Free