Many smart devices gathering ‘excessive’ amounts of personal data

The consumer group said its research found that data collection often went well beyond what was necessary for the functionality of a product (Alamy/PA)

Many smart devices including TVs, speakers, air fryers and smartwatches are making “excessive” requests for access to user data, a new study from Which? has said.

The consumer group has tested and rated a range of popular smart devices to give them a privacy score based on what data access requests they made.