Fitness trackers. Whether it’s the phone in your pocket, or the watch on your wrist, tallying steps, measuring your heart rate, diarising your period. It seems like a fun way to engage with exercise and health. But have you ever considered your fitness data might help someone steal your bike or even give away secret military information?

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