EU warns Google's takeover of Fitbit could lead to data privacy risk issues

Google’s $2.1bn (€1.9bn) bid for fitness trackers company Fitbit could pose privacy risks, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has warned, adding its voice to other critics of the deal.

Google announced the deal in November last year, as it seeks to compete with Apple and Samsung in the crowded market for fitness trackers and smart watches.