Oura Data Privacy Concerns
- Oura receives government demands for user data
- Illinois has a tight biometric-privacy law
- Oura’s data encryption methods are under question
The Buzz Score
The Internet’s Verdict: 60% Concerned, 40% Skeptical
Forum Voices
Some users are worried about Oura’s handling of sensitive information.
> the once-responsive Oura has not yet replied to any of my inquiries, or committed to releasing the numbers
Others point out that
In my previous blog, I revealed that Oura data is not end-to-end encrypted. That means that an Oura user’s health data can be unscrambled at certain points as it travels from a person’s ring, through their phone app, over the internet, and as it lands on Oura’s servers.
Comparison to Other Devices
One user chose an Apple watch over Oura, citing Advanced Data Protection as a major factor.
I considered an Oura but went with an Apple watch instead. I turned on Advanced Data Protection on the paired iPhone for peace of mind.
Focus Keyword: Oura Data
