Joel Koch

I’m glad I read your post Joel! I didn’t know about the California Consumer Protection Act, but I agree that even with the regulations, a lot of people don’t mind about the data sharing if they get to experience the application. For most, it is a better trade off for them! They rather have access to the social media sites that most people use than opt to not share their data and not have access to the applications. The amount of personal information in which these companies may have of us is probably a lot and I would like to know what they have! So, I think that CCPA is a great way to be transparent about what is being shared online and to others.

Your last point was interesting – that if the accurate and secure data will actually help improve marketing campaigns. That makes a question, is the “dirty data” even useful or needed? I think you are correct as it could be a more of a benefit to companies and base it off of core data about the consumers/users.

Nice one, Joel! It’s easy to quickly list things we wish were wifi-enabled just by looking around your bedroom or kitchen, but it’s easy to overlook a device that allows us greater knowledge into our own bodies. At first glance it can seem to be a very niche device for a niche market, but a little less than a quarter of U.S. adults have a form of sleep apnea, approximately 22 million people. And unlike the wifi-enabled washing machine in last class, price is much less of a qualifier for this sort of device, because it not only gives you insight in your own sleeping habits, but can potentially save your life! My company actually has a transportation department which has about 60 drivers, and the CDL now incorporates sleep apnea tests as part of the requirements. Devices like the one you’ve highlighted in your article can make all the difference!