Sen. Rick Scott urges investigation into China-made fitness trackers and medical devices over data security fears
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Cindy Krischer Goodman
Summary
Florida Senator Rick Scott is raising alarms about potential data security risks from China-made fitness trackers, smartwatches, hearing aids, and medical monitors. He is urging Florida authorities and federal agencies to investigate whether these devices could be spying on users by transmitting sensitive health and location data back to China. The concern centers on the possibility that personal data collected by these increasingly popular wearable devices could be exploited for surveillance or other malicious purposes.
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· 1 pulledU.S. Sen. Rick Scott speaks during the Republican Party of Florida Sunshine State Showdown event at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
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