RVA Running Man Podcast

Devin Haskins

RVA Running Man is a show that explores all topics related to recreational running, sports, and fitness. Whether on the road or hiking a trail, I believe running is the best therapy.www.rvarunningman.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@RVARunningMan?sub_comfirmation=1

  1. 06/23/2025

    Is Your Smart Watch Spying on You?

    Send a text In this episode, I spoke with Julia Keserű, an activist and writer working at the intersection of technology and justice. We discussed the tracking and storage of biometric data, particularly focusing on fitness data tracking for runners. We explored what companies do with this data and the potential risks and benefits involved. Additionally, we emphasized the importance of reading privacy policies more carefully. **Episode Breakdown:** 00:00 – Intro   02:17 – Introduction to Julia Keserű   06:14 – Discussion about The Engine Room and Mozilla Foundation   09:42 – What do tech companies do with our biometric data?   12:22 – The collection, storage, and resale of biometric data   16:04 – The positives and negatives of biometric data use   17:36 – Mishandling of customer personal data   23:22 – Finding a middle ground in understanding privacy policies   26:55 – The involvement of artificial intelligence in storing and sharing biometric data   30:20 – Data tracking we may not be aware of: gait, odor, and facial recognition   32:12 – Regulating biometric data collection   34:17 – The Hungarian government's ban on pride events and facial recognition   36:00 – Ways people can protect their personal data if they don’t read the privacy policy   41:22 – Outro   Support the show Visit My YouTube Channel @RVARunningMan for episode full videos If you have a show idea or would like to be a guess please visit www.rvarunningman.com to contact me.

    42 min

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RVA Running Man is a show that explores all topics related to recreational running, sports, and fitness. Whether on the road or hiking a trail, I believe running is the best therapy.www.rvarunningman.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@RVARunningMan?sub_comfirmation=1